Kansas Statutes 75-5909. Secretary may organize department and assign functions, powers and duties; secretary to meet with council
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 75-5909
- Council: means the advisory council on aging created by Kan. See Kansas Statutes 75-5902
- Department: means the Kansas department for aging and disability services created by Kan. See Kansas Statutes 75-5902
- Secretary: means the secretary for aging and disability services. See Kansas Statutes 75-5902
- Services: means those services designed to provide assistance to the aged such as nutritional programs, facilities improvement, transportation services, senior volunteer programs, supplementary health services, programs for leisure-time activities, housing and employment counseling, other informational, referral and counseling programs to aid the aged in availing themselves of existing public or private services or other similar social services intended to aid the senior citizen in attaining and maintaining self-sufficiency, personal well-being, dignity and maximum participation in community life. See Kansas Statutes 75-5902
(a) On and after July 1, 1977, the secretary may create and establish offices, divisions and administrative units as necessary for the efficient administration and operation of the department and may assign functions, powers and duties to the several offices, divisions and administrative units in the department.
(b) On and after July 1, 1977, the secretary shall meet regularly with the council to advise the council on all matters relating to the policy and administration of programs and services to the aging provided by the department.