- (a) The intent of the council's project contracts is to further implementation of the Texas Cancer Plan and to advance cancer control activities in the State of Texas in cost-effective and innovative ways.
- (b) The council strives to identify priority cancer control needs and to promote, facilitate, or support programs which address those needs.
- (c) The council initiates, strengthens, and develops programs that have the potential of reducing the burden of cancer on Texans. Once a program supported by a project contract is proven to be effective, the council shall encourage the development and acquisition of long-term funding alternatives which will enable the program to be sustained without financial support from the council.
Source Note:The provisions of this §703.2 adopted to be effective September 18, 1991, 16 TexReg 4955.