1. (1) An area plan shall:

   1. (a) demonstrate how the area agency will meet functions required by ARM 37.41.110; and
   2. (b) provide the services set forth in ARM 37.41.121.
2. (2) Area agency plans must meet the applicable requirements of section 306 of the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3026.

3. (3) The area agency shall:

   1. (a) hold a public hearing or focus group meetings on the area plan and any amendments proposed to the area plan;
   2. (b) provide at least 14-days' notice to older adults, public officials, and other interested parties of the times, dates, and locations of the public hearings or focus group meetings; and
   3. (c) submit the area plan and amendments to the area advisory council for review and comment and to the department for approval.

Authorizing statute(s): 52-3-406, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 52-3-402, 52-3-404, MCA

History: NEW, 1980 MAR p. 1098, Eff. 3/28/80; READOPT, 1983 MAR p. 740, Eff. 7/1/83; TRANS, from Dept. of SRS, 1987 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 7/1/87; TRANS, from DFS, 1998 MAR p. 2279; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1884, Eff. 7/27/24.