§ 3024. Advisory councils or committees
§ 3024. Advisory councils or committees The Secretary, with the approval of the Governor, may create such advisory councils or committees as he or she deems necessary within the Agency, and appoint their members for terms not exceeding his or hers. (Added 1969, No. 272 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(g), eff. Jan. 10, 1971.)
§ 3025. Transfer of personnel and appropriations
§ 3025. Transfer of personnel and appropriations (a) The Secretary, with the approval of the Governor, may transfer classified positions between State departments and other components of the Agency, subject only to personnel laws and rules. (b) The Secretary, with the approval of the Governor, may transfer appropriations or parts thereof between departments and other […]
§ 3026. Partnerships for children, families, and individuals
§ 3026. Partnerships for children, families, and individuals (a)(1) The Secretary of Human Services, the Secretary of Education, and the President of the University of Vermont shall establish a research partnership to study and make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of State and local health, human services, and education programs. (2) The research partnership shall […]
§ 3027. Health care system reform; improving quality and affordability
§ 3027. Health care system reform; improving quality and affordability The Director of Health Care Reform in the Agency of Human Services shall be responsible for the coordination of health care system reform efforts among Executive Branch agencies, departments, and offices, and for coordinating with the Green Mountain Care Board established in 18 V.S.A. chapter […]
§ 3028. Wholesale prescription drug importation program
§ 3028. Wholesale prescription drug importation program (a) The Agency of Human Services shall be responsible for the development and, upon approval from the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the implementation and administration of a wholesale prescription drug importation program that complies with the applicable requirements of 21 U.S.C. § […]
§ 3051. Commissioners; deputy commissioners; appointment; term
§ 3051. Commissioners; deputy commissioners; appointment; term (a) The Secretary, with the approval of the Governor, shall appoint a commissioner of each department, who shall be the chief executive and administrative officer and shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. (b) For the Department of Health, the Secretary, with the approval of the Governor, […]
§ 3021. Appointment and salary
§ 3021. Appointment and salary (a) The Agency shall be under the direction and supervision of a Secretary, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) [Repealed.] (Added 1969, No. 272 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(a), (c), eff. Jan. […]
§ 3001. Definitions
§ 3001. Definitions In this chapter the following words mean: (1) Agency: The Agency of Human Services. (2) Department: A major component of the Agency. (3) Director: The head of a division of the Agency. (4) Division: A major component of a department engaged in furnishing services to the public or to units of government […]
§ 3002. Creation of Agency
§ 3002. Creation of Agency (a) An Agency of Human Services is created consisting of the following: (1) The Department of Corrections. (2) The Department for Children and Families. (3) The Department of Health. (4) The Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living. (5) The Human Services Board. (6) The Department of Vermont Health Access. […]
§ 3003. Advisory capacity
§ 3003. Advisory capacity (a) All boards and commissions which under this chapter are a part of or are attached to the Agency shall be advisory only, except as hereinafter provided, and the powers and duties of the boards and commissions, including administrative, policy making, and regulatory functions, shall vest in and be exercised by […]