The department^* shall be responsible for the implementation of the Older Americans Act in Missouri. This agency shall develop a state plan describing a program for carrying out the Older Americans Act and shall be the sole agency responsible for coordinating all state programs related to the implementation of such plan.

(L. 1967 p. 357 § 7)

*The Reorganization Act of 1974 transferred the state's responsibility under the Older Americans Act to the department of social services.