SECTIONS 8250-8252 - California Statutes

WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE

SECTION 8250-8252

8250. There is hereby created in the Health and Welfare Agency an
Office of Special Services under the control of an executive officer
appointed by and holding office at the pleasure of the Governor. The
duties and functions of this office shall be to:
(a) Coordinate, oversee, direct and harmonize the work of the
several offices, councils, commissions and boards in the Health and
Welfare Agency.
(b) Assist such offices, councils, commissions and boards in
meeting the goals and priorities each such unit has established.
(c) Assure that there is no duplication of work, effort or
programs among or between the several offices, councils, commissions
and boards.
(d) Render such services as may be needed by any such office,
council, commission or board.
(e) Perform such special studies or services as may be requested
by the Secretary of the Health and Welfare Agency or by any
department within the Health and Welfare Agency with the express
approval of the Secretary.

8251. The Office of Special Services may enter into agreements and
contracts with any person, agency, corporation or other legal entity
and take such other action as is necessary to carry out the purposes
of this chapter. The office may require state departments to contract
with it for services to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

8252. The Office of Special Services may accept and expend grants,
gifts and legacies of money, and with the consent of the Department
of Finance, may accept, manage, and expend grants, gifts, and
legacies of other properties in furtherance of the purposes of this
chapter.