§ 2402 — Powers and duties

Section 2402. Powers and duties.

The department shall have the following powers and duties: a. to stimulate community interest in the problems of the aging; b. to promote public awareness of resources available for the aging, and to refer the public to appropriate departments and agencies of the city, state and federal governments for advice, assistance and available services in connection with particular problems; c. to cooperate with and assist local neighborhoods in the development of programs and the establishment of local offices; d. to serve as a clearing house for information relating to the needs of the aging; e. to disburse available city, state and federal funds to programs throughout the city and, when practical, coordinate such funds with available funding from the private sector; f. to provide regular guidance and support to the center for older workforce development; g. to promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of facilities, services and programs under its jurisdiction; and h. to maintain, operate and control such programs and facilities as may be necessary or required for the proper administration of the department. (Am. L.L. 2020/122, 12/20/2020, eff. 4/19/2021)