Section 254A.07 Coordination of Local Programs

MINNESOTA STATUTES AND CODES

Section 254A.07 Coordination of Local Programs

254A.07 COORDINATION OF LOCAL PROGRAMS.

Subdivision 1.Coordination of services and agreements.

The county board shall coordinate all alcohol and other drug abuse services conducted by local agencies, and review all proposed agreements, contracts, plans, and programs in relation to alcohol and other drug abuse prepared by any such local agencies for funding from any local, state or federal governmental sources.

Subd. 2.Grants.

The county boards may make grants for local agency programs for prevention, care, and treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse as developed and defined by the state authority. Grants made for programs serving the American Indian community shall take into account the guidelines established in section 254A.03, subdivision 1, clause (10). Grants may be made for the cost of these local agency programs and services whether provided directly by county boards or by other public and private agencies and organizations, both profit and nonprofit, and individuals, pursuant to contract. Nothing herein shall prevent the state authority from entering into contracts with and making grants to other state agencies for the purpose of providing specific services and programs. With the approval of the county board, the state authority may make grants or contracts for research or demonstration projects specific to needs within that county.