§ 40-1-10 - Transfer of functions from the department of community affairs. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 40-1-10

   § 40-1-10  Transfer of functions from thedepartment of community affairs. – (a) There is hereby transferred to the department of human services thosefunctions formerly administered by the department of community affairs relatingto:

   (1) Administrative support to federal grants;

   (2) Community services block grants;

   (3) Domestic violence project;

   (4) Community agency liaison and funding (women and humanservices);

   (5) Community agency liaison and funding (energy andcommunity services);

   (6) Displaced homemaker centers;

   (7) Federal surplus commodity distribution;

   (8) Health center grants;

   (9) Community action fund;

   (10) Commission on Indian affairs.

   (b) In addition to any of its other powers andreponsibilities, the department is authorized and empowered to accept anygrants made available by the United States government or any agency thereof,and the department, with the approval of the governor, is authorized andempowered to perform such acts and enter into all necessary contracts andagreements with the United States or any agency thereof as may be necessary insuch manner and degree as shall be deemed to be in the best interests of thestate. The proceeds of grants so received shall be paid to the generaltreasurer of the state and by him or her deposited in a separate fund and shallbe utilized for the purposes of the grant or grants.