Section 28-16A-5 - Powers and duties. - New Mexico Statutes

28-16A-5. Powers and duties.

A.     The developmental disabilities planning council shall:   

(1)     act as a planning and coordinating body for persons with developmental disabilities;   

(2)     provide statewide advocacy systems for persons with developmental disabilities;   

(3)     work with appropriate state agencies to develop the developmental disabilities three-year plan as required by the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act;   

(4)     monitor and evaluate the implementation of the developmental disabilities state plan;   

(5)     to the maximum extent feasible, review and comment on all state plans that relate to programs affecting persons with developmental disabilities;   

(6)     submit to the secretary of the United States department of health and human services, through the office of the governor, periodic reports that the secretary may request;   

(7)     advise the governor and the legislature about the needs of persons with developmental disabilities; and   

(8)     carry out any other activities authorized or required by the provisions of the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.   

B.     The developmental disabilities planning council is authorized to:   

(1)     award grants and enter into contracts to carry out its duties;   

(2)     seek funding from sources other than the state;   

(3)     create and support regional county or local advisory councils; and   

(4)     provide training to persons with developmental disabilities, their families and providers of support and services through traineeships, sponsoring training opportunities and by other means determined appropriate by the developmental disabilities planning council.