Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 19, § 15-4.180
Area Agency Advocacy Responsibility
Effective Aug 28, 2001section 660.050, RSMo 1986.* This rule was previously filed as 13 CSR 15- 6.115 and 13 CSR 15-4.180. Original rule filed Jan. 6, 1986, effective April 30, 1986. Moved to 19 CSR 15-4.180, effective Aug. 28, 2001Division of Senior and Disability Services
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 service 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 and 13 CSR 15-4.180. Original rule filed Jan. 6, 1986, effective April 30, 1986. Moved to 19 CSR 15-4.180, effective Aug. 28, 2001.
*Original authority: 660.050, RSMo 1984, amended 1988.