Montana Code 52-3-103. Designation of area agencies
52-3-103. Designation of area agencies. (1) The department of public health and human services may designate as an area agency in a geographical area an entity that demonstrates its ability to:
Terms Used In Montana Code 52-3-103
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(a)develop and administer an area plan for a comprehensive and coordinated system of services; and
(b)serve as the advocate and focal point for older persons in the planning and service area.
(2)An entity may be but is not limited to:
(a)an established office on aging that operates within the geographical area;
(b)an office or agency of a unit of general purpose local government, except a local office of public assistance;
(c)any combination of offices or units of general purpose local governments; or
(d)any other public or private, nonprofit agency, except a regional or local agency of the state.