27-10.5-205. Powers and duties

27-10.5-205. Powers and duties. (1) The state council shall: (a) Monitor the plans and programs of state agencies established and administered pursuant to the state plan; (b) Review budgets and other programs and proposals for funding services and supports to persons with developmental disabilities; (c) Review programs that provide long-term services and supports to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities under contracts with state agencies and case management agencies as authorized by the state plan; (d) Encourage cooperation and coordination of services and supports of public and private agencies including home care services and assist in the elimination of unnecessary and duplicative programs and procedures; (e) Identify gaps in services and supports to persons with developmental disabilities and monitor programs for deinstitutionalization of such persons; (f) Serve in an advisory capacity to the governor and the general assembly on matters affecting persons with developmental disabilities; (g) Meet at least quarterly and as often as necessary to fulfill its duties and responsibilities; (h) Have all powers necessary to carry out the provisions of this part 2.