Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 43. STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE |
Chapter 43.20A. Department of social and health services. |
Section 43.20A.695. State council on aging—Powers and duties—Bylaws.
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- (1) The state council on aging has the following powers and duties:(a) To serve in an advisory capacity to the governor, the secretary of social and health services, and the state unit on aging on all matters pertaining to policies, programs, and services affecting older persons;(b) To create public awareness of the special needs and potentialities of older persons; and(c) To provide for self-advocacy by older citizens of the state through sponsorship of training, legislative and other conferences, workshops, and such other methods as may be deemed appropriate.(2) The council shall establish bylaws to aid in the performance of its powers and duties.NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 151: See note following RCW 43.20A.680.