63M-11-203. Duties and powers of commission.
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The commission shall:
Terms Used In Utah Code 63M-11-203- Commission: means the Utah Commission on Aging, created in Section 63M-11-102. See Utah Code 63M-11-103
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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fulfill the commission’s purposes described in Section 63M-11-102; |
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facilitate the communication and coordination of public and private entities that provide services to the aging population, including entities responsible for services related to:
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preventive health services; |
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individuals with physical or developmental disabilities; |
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dementia and Alzheimer’s disease; and |
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facility licensing; |
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study, evaluate, and report on the status and effectiveness of policies, procedures, and programs that provide services to the aging population; |
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study and evaluate the policies, procedures, and programs implemented by other states that address the needs of the aging population; |
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facilitate and conduct the research and study of issues related to aging, including emerging public health issues with a significant impact on the aging population; |
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provide a forum for public comment on issues related to aging; |
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provide public information on the aging population and the services available to the aging population; |
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facilitate the provision of services to the aging population from the public and private sectors; and |
| (i) |
encourage state and local governments to analyze, plan, and prepare for the impacts of the aging population on services and operations. |
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To accomplish the commission’s duties, the commission may:
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request and receive from any state or local governmental agency or institution, summary information relating to the aging population, including:
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apply for and accept grants or donations for uses consistent with the duties of the commission from public or private sources; and |
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appoint special committees to advise and assist the commission. |
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All funds received under Subsection (2)(b) shall be:
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accounted for and expended in compliance with the requirements of federal and state law; and |
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continuously available to the commission to carry out the commission’s duties. |
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A member of a special committee described in Subsection (2)(c):
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shall be appointed by the commission; |
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may be:
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a member of the commission; or |
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an individual from the private or public sector; and |
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notwithstanding Section 63M-11-206, shall not receive any reimbursement or pay for any work done in relation to the special committee. |
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A special committee described in Subsection (2)(c) shall report to the commission on the progress of the special committee. |
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This chapter does not diminish the planning authority conferred on state, regional, and local governments by existing law. |
Amended by Chapter 314, 2023 General Session
