The powers and duties of the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board are to:

1. (1) annually assess the effects of diabetes mellitus in South Carolina, and the status of education, clinical research, and translation of new diabetes treatment methods in South Carolina;

2. (2) oversee all operations of the Center of Excellence Advisory Committees, and the Diabetes Outreach Council including:

   1. (a) reviewing annual reports;
   2. (b) establishing annual budgets;
   3. (c) setting annual priorities;
3. (3) make annual budget requests to the General Assembly to support the activities of the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board;

4. (4) conduct diabetes surveillance activities including:

   1. (a) obtaining data and maintaining a statewide data base
   2. (b) analyzing data and reviewing trends on mortality and morbidity in diabetes;
   3. (c) developing means to and disseminating important data to professionals and the public;
   4. (d) developing proposals for grant funding.
5. (5) submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly;
6. (6) other activities necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, SECTION 46A.