1. (a) The department shall provide the following assistance to certified communities:

   1. (1) assistance in the training of local staff and volunteers;
   2. (2) ongoing oversight and guidance in marketing, plus updates on retirement trends;
   3. (3) provide information on eligibility for inclusion in the state's media efforts, public relations campaigns and promotions, including being on the department's internet website;
   4. (4) provide information on eligibility for state financial assistance for brochures, support material, and advertising; and
   5. (5) an evaluation and program assessment on maintaining and improving the community's desirability as a home for retirees.
2. (b) Upon the department's approval of an application for certification, a staff member will schedule a visit to the applicant community to discuss the Program with the sponsor and other interested parties, including a discussion of what specific assistance will be provided to the certified community by the department.
3. (c) Staff will consult with the community annually and evaluate the effectiveness of the Program.
4. (d) The department may revoke approval to use the certification mark GO TEXAN if a community or a sponsor fails to comply with the Program guidelines.

Source Note:The provisions of this §17.603 adopted to be effective January 10, 2013, 38 TexReg 241.