§ 480. Declaration of purpose. The legislature finds and determines that: 1. The public perception of the state’s rural regions has been characterized by inaccurate awareness or understanding; therefore many existing laws, regulations, policies and programs have not completely addressed the real needs of people living within the state’s rural environs. 2. The state’s rural […]
§ 486. Comprehensive grant information. 1. The office shall request such specific information as the director determines to be necessary concerning assistance programs and grants administered by federal, state and local agencies, individuals and corporations designed to enhance rural areas. Such information shall be used to advise local agencies, individuals or corporations for the purpose […]
§ 487. Implementation of services. 1. Services rendered by this office shall be made available without charge, provided that nothing contained herein shall relieve an applicant of any part of existing fees or charges established for the review and approval of grant applications by agencies, individuals or corporations. 2. Each state agency involved in the […]
§ 488. Participation of federal and local agencies, individuals and corporations. 1. Federal and local agencies, individuals and corporations involved in the administration of a program grant or technical assistance effort for rural development and revitalization, shall be encouraged to participate in the assistance services of the office and to make information available to applicants […]
§ 489. Temporary assignment or permanent transfer of personnel. The director, in consultation with the head of the state agency involved and with the approval of the director of the budget, may provide for the temporary or permanent assignment or transfer of officers and employees of state agencies to the office. Employees permanently transferred shall […]
§ 490. Reports to the governor and the legislature. The office shall hereafter make an annual report, to be received on or before February first, to the governor and the legislature concerning the assistance activities undertaken by the office, recommendations for legislative proposals, data concerning program activities in rural areas and other pertinent information which, […]
§ 491. Contract authority. The office is hereby empowered to enter into any agreement or contract with any private or public agencies, corporations or individuals necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this article.
