Each area agency on agency is responsible for:

1. (1) Determining the nutrition service needs of older individuals within its planning and service area with input from:

   1. (A) Participants;
   2. (B) Advisory boards;
   3. (C) Providers; and
   4. (D) The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services;
2. (2) Evaluating the effectiveness and use of existing resources in meeting needs;

3. (3)

   1. (A) Developing a comprehensive and coordinated system that sets out specific objectives to provide needed services, maintain existing services, and plan new services based on results of needs assessment, including nutrition screening.
   2. (B) The system must facilitate access to and use of services and make the most efficient use of resources, with minimum duplication;
4. (4) Coordinating with and assisting other agencies or groups in meeting the service needs of older individuals in the area;
5. (5) Entering into agreements with providers of nutrition services; and
6. (6) Reporting activities and outcomes as required.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: “1-1-96”