Virginia Code 51.5-145: Responsibility of the Department for adult services
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The Department shall have responsibility for the planning and oversight of adult services in the Commonwealth. Services shall be delivered by local departments of social services, as set out in Article 1 (§ 63.2-1600 et seq.) of Chapter 16 of Title 63.2, and pursuant to regulations and subject to the oversight of the Commissioner.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 51.5-145
- Adult: means an individual who is 18 years of age or older, or under the age of 18 years if legally emancipated. See Virginia Code 51.5-144
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. See Virginia Code 51.5-116
- Department: means the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. See Virginia Code 51.5-116
- Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.