§29-15-5 Purposes.
§29-15-5. Purposes.
The commission shall take action to carry out the following purposes:
(a) Plan for and take other steps leading to comprehensive state and community action to combat mental retardation.
(b) Determine what action is needed to combat mental retardation in the state and the resources available for this purpose.
(c) Develop public awareness of the mental retardation problem and of the need for combating it.
(d) Coordinate state and local activities relating to the various aspects of mental retardation and its prevention, treatment, or amelioration.
(e) Consult with and advise the governor and Legislature on all aspects of mental retardation.
(f) Consult with and advise state agencies, boards or departments with mental retardation responsibilities relative to the effective discharge of such responsibilities.