Consultation With Advisory Bodies And Public And Private Groups

(1) The State Agency will arrange for and participate in local, regional, or statewide meetings of such public and private organizations and associations representing public agencies, educational, public health, library, museums, civil defense, etc., to disseminate information on the program, discuss procedures and problems and obtain the recommendations on determining relative needs, resources, and the utilization of property and how we can provide a more effective service. The State Agency will regularly provide information on the donation program to State and local officials, and to heads of nonprofit institutions and organizations and will actively participate and provide speakers for conferences and meetings held by public and private organizations upon request. (2) The State Agency in consultation with advisory bodies and public and private groups will invite eligible donees to submit expressions of need and interest for property items so that the State Agency may advise the General Services Administration of such requirements, including requirements for specific items of property. The Assistant Director of the State Agency will be charged with the responsibility of seeing that such consultation is carried out on a regular and equitable way with all advisory bodies and public and private groups. This will be accomplished by regular meetings, telephone surveys, and personal contacts.