§ 42-7-6 — § 42-7-6. Transfer of functions from the department of community affairs to the governor's office of intergovernmental relations.

§ 42-7-6. Transfer of functions from the department of community affairs to the governor's office of intergovernmental relations.

(a) There is hereby transferred to the governor's office of intergovernmental relations, or its successor, those functions formerly administered by the department of community affairs relating to:

(1) Administration support to federal grants;

(2) Community development block grants; and

(3) Federal housing assistance programs.

(b) In addition to any of its other powers and responsibilities, the department is authorized and empowered to accept any grants made available by the United States government or any agency thereof, and the department, with the approval of the governor, is authorized and empowered to perform those acts and enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the United States of America or any agency thereof that may be necessary in the manner and degree that shall be deemed to be in the best interest of the state. The proceeds of any grants so received shall be paid to the general treasurer of the state and deposited by the general treasurer in a separate fund and shall be utilized for the purposes of those grants.

Legislative History

P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 61, § 5.