Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 13, § 15-4.180
Area Agency Advocacy Responsibility
Effective Apr 30, 1986section 660.050, RSMo 1986.* This rule was previously filed as 13 CSR 15- 6.115. Original rule filed Jan. 6, 1986, effective April 30, 1986. *Original authority: 660.050, RSMo 1984, amended 1988Division of Aging
PURPOSE: This rule requires the area agency to carry out activities to advocate in the interest of the elderly.
- (1) The area agency shall serve as the advocate for the elderly in the planning and ser- 13 CSR 15-4
vice area by performing at least the following activities:
- (A) Monitor, evaluate and comment on all policies, programs, hearings, levies and community actions which affect older persons;
- (B) Solicit comments from the public on the needs of older persons;
- (C) Represent the interests of older persons to public officials, public and private agencies or organizations;
- (D) Carry out activities in support of the division’s long-term care ombudsman program; and
- (E) Coordinate planning with other agencies and organizations to promote new or expanded benefits and opportunities for older persons.
- (2) The area agency shall develop and implement written policies and procedures that describe how it carries out advocacy activities.
AUTHORITY: section 660.050, RSMo 1986.* This rule was previously filed as 13 CSR 15- 6.115. Original rule filed Jan. 6, 1986, effective April 30, 1986. *Original authority: 660.050, RSMo 1984, amended 1988.