§ 25-19-40 — Functions of commission.

The functions of the commission include the following: (1) develop and maintain an up-to-date listing of all former prisoners of war residing in South Carolina; (2) coordinate all South Carolina related former prisoner of war functions; (3) review, discuss, and make recommendations concerning the adequacy, policies, and practices of medical services care and treatment at the Veterans Administration facilities in South Carolina; (4) review, discuss, and make recommendations concerning the policies and practices in regard to disability compensation for former prisoners of war under laws administered by the Veterans Administration; (5) coordinate the deficiencies and recommendations for improvement of items (3) and (4) with officials of the designated Veterans Administration facilities; (6) plan and implement studies, surveys, publications, and use of media that inform former prisoners of war of their rights and forms of compensation, both under federal and state laws and regulations; (7) develop and maintain close liaison in all foregoing functions with the South Carolina Department and chapters of the American Ex-Prisoners of War and all other veteran organizations.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 545, SECTION 4.