DUTIES OF RURAL ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STATE OFFICES.

SEC. 381M. [7 U.S.C. 2009l] DUTIES OF RURAL ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STATE OFFICES. In carrying out this subtitle, the Director of a Rural Economic and Community Development State Office shall— (1) to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that the State strategic plan referred to in section 381D is implemented; (2) coordinate community development objectives within the State; (3) establish links between local, State, and field office program administrators of the Department of Agriculture; (4) ensure that recipient communities comply with applicable Federal and State laws and requirements; and (5) integrate State development programs with assistance under this subtitle.