The coordinator shall be a statewide organization or agency which has demonstrated its ability, at a minimum, to:

1. I. Serve as a clearinghouse for information relating to domestic violence.
2. II. Conduct educational programs on domestic violence, both for the general public and for specialized interest groups, such as law enforcement and medical personnel.
3. III. Provide technical assistance to local domestic violence programs in the areas of budget, management, and other such skills.
4. IV. Enlist the assistance of public and voluntary health, education, welfare, legal, and rehabilitation agencies in a concerted effort to prevent domestic violence.
5. V. Provide coordination and supervision of programs.
6. VI. Assist the commissioner in the administration of the fund.
7. VII. Publicize the availability of the fund and the date by which applications must be received, and act on all applications within 45 days of the application deadline.
8. VIII. Notify each appropriate agency or organization in writing whether or not it is eligible for funds, and specify the amount available.
9. IX. Publicize the availability of domestic violence programs to the public.
10. X. Provide training for court advocates and social services agency advocates to accompany domestic violence victims.
11. XI. Apply for and receive any federal funds for which this program may be eligible.
12. XII. Ensure, as far as possible, that grants are awarded on a reasonable geographical basis throughout the state.
13. XIII. Obtain and evaluate reports from each grantee, at least annually, on its operations under this chapter.

Source. 1999, 240:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.