220A.5 - DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT.
220A.5 DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT.
The department shall:
1. Administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
2. Be the official agency to join or co-operate with the
government of the United States or any state of the United States and
the District of Columbia through their appropriate agencies or
departments in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
3. Apply for and receive funds, appropriations, moneys, grants,
gifts, or services of any kind from the United States or any agency
thereof, as well as this state and any person or private agency for
the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and the
services hereunder.
4. Make such reports and budget estimates to the governor and to
the general assembly as are necessary to obtain the appropriation of
state funds for the service.
5. Co-operate with the other state departments and public and
private agencies as authorized by this chapter in obtaining,
exchanging, and disseminating case information.
6. Employ personnel for the administration of the service and
contract with other public or private agencies to carry out the
services. Section History: Early Form
[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 220A.5]