Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0030 - Commission on Aging and Disability
Subtitle 0030-01 - Rules and Regulations
Chapter 0030-01-03 - Commission Organization and Conduct of Business
Section 0030-01-03-.09 - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(1) The Commission shall promulgate bylaws to provide for the election of officers, establishment of committees, meetings, and other matters relating to Commission functions.

(2) The Commission shall allocate funds for projects and programs for the aging, subject to the limits of the appropriation by the General Assembly and funds available or received from the federal government for such projects and programs.

(3) The Commission shall create subcommittees to undertake such special studies as it shall authorize, and include in such subcommittees persons qualified in any field of activity relating to the aging.

(4) The Commission shall serve as an advocate within government and in the community for older persons and adults with disabilities in Tennessee.

(5) The Commission may establish and/or designate planning and service areas and Area Agencies on Aging, and review the boundaries of the planning and service areas and change them as necessary.

(6) The Commission shall promulgate, amend, revise, and rescind such rules as are necessary.

(7) The Commission may hold such hearings and conduct such studies or investigations concerning all matters affecting the health, safety, and welfare of older persons and adults with disabilities.

(8) The Commission shall make recommendations for legislative action to the Governor and to the legislature.