Delaware § 8804 Duties of the Secretary with the advice of the Commission [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 12]

Delaware Statutes

§ 8804 — Duties of the Secretary with the advice of the Commission [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 12]

Delaware·Title 29·Part Departments of Government·Ch. 88 Department of Veterans Affairs [For application of this chapter, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 12]·Subch. Administration [For application of this subchapter, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 12]

(a)The Secretary shall, with the advice of the Commission, do all of the following:

(1)Develop and propose strategies for providing alternative forms of elder care or to create 1 or more additional veterans homes to ensure that as many veterans as possible can be served and housed as they grow older.

(2)Operate and administer 1 or more Delaware veterans memorial cemeteries in this State and promulgate such rules and regulations governing the operation of the cemeteries as necessary.

(3)Maintain a repository for all veterans’ “Statement of Service” or similar documentary verification of active armed service.

(4)Administer the Delaware Veterans Trust Fund, which will provide financial assistance or grants to veterans with a minimum discharge status of general discharge under honorab

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(a) The Secretary shall, with the advice of the Commission, do all of the following:

(1) Develop and propose strategies for providing alternative forms of elder care or to create 1 or more additional veterans homes to ensure that as many veterans as possible can be served and housed as they grow older.

(2) Operate and administer 1 or more Delaware veterans memorial cemeteries in this State and promulgate such rules and regulations governing the operation of the cemeteries as necessary.

(3) Maintain a repository for all veterans’ “Statement of Service” or similar documentary verification of active armed service.

(4) Administer the Delaware Veterans Trust Fund, which will provide financial assistance or grants to veterans with a minimum discharge status of general discharge under honorable conditions to cover costs associated with medical and dental needs; medical transportation; homelessness support; home repairs and safety modifications; household utilities; and educational or retraining programs.

(5) Represent this State in concert with other states’ veterans’ agencies and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on matters of mutual interest and concern.

(6) Coordinate with and advise all departments and agencies of this State on all matters pertaining to education, training, employment, medical, and financial benefit programs for veterans, their dependents, and their survivors.

(b) The Commission shall provide advice to the Secretary in the financial oversight and operation of the Delaware State Veterans Home.

(c) The Department and the Secretary shall augment, not replace nor infringe upon, the functions of the service officers of veterans’ organizations. The Department may accredit claims representatives in each county. Department-accredited claims representatives are accountable to the Department.

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