(1)The commission shall:
(1)(a) fulfill the commission's purposes described in Section 63M-11-102;
(1)(b) facilitate the communication and coordination of public and private entities that provide services to the aging population, including entities responsible for services related to:
(1)(b)(i) housing;
(1)(b)(ii) transportation;
(1)(b)(iii) caregiver support;
(1)(b)(iv) preventive health services;
(1)(b)(v) individuals with physical or developmental disabilities;
(1)(b)(vi) dementia and Alzheimer's disease; and
(1)(b)(vii) facility licensing;
(1)(c) study, evaluate, and report on the status and effectiveness of policies, procedures, and programs that provide services to the aging population;
(1)(d) study and evaluate the policies, procedures, and programs implemented by other states tha
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(1) The commission shall:
(1)(a) fulfill the commission's purposes described in Section 63M-11-102;
(1)(b) facilitate the communication and coordination of public and private entities that provide services to the aging population, including entities responsible for services related to:
(1)(b)(i) housing;
(1)(b)(ii) transportation;
(1)(b)(iii) caregiver support;
(1)(b)(iv) preventive health services;
(1)(b)(v) individuals with physical or developmental disabilities;
(1)(b)(vi) dementia and Alzheimer's disease; and
(1)(b)(vii) facility licensing;
(1)(c) study, evaluate, and report on the status and effectiveness of policies, procedures, and programs that provide services to the aging population;
(1)(d) study and evaluate the policies, procedures, and programs implemented by other states that address the needs of the aging population;
(1)(e) facilitate and conduct the research and study of issues related to aging, including emerging public health issues with a significant impact on the aging population;
(1)(f) provide a forum for public comment on issues related to aging;
(1)(g) provide public information on the aging population and the services available to the aging population;
(1)(h) facilitate the provision of services to the aging population from the public and private sectors; and
(1)(i) encourage state and local governments to analyze, plan, and prepare for the impacts of the aging population on services and operations.
(2) To accomplish the commission's duties, the commission may:
(2)(a) request and receive from any state or local governmental agency or institution, summary information relating to the aging population, including:
(2)(a)(i) reports;
(2)(a)(ii) audits;
(2)(a)(iii) projections; and
(2)(a)(iv) statistics;
(2)(b) apply for and accept grants or donations for uses consistent with the duties of the commission from public or private sources; and
(2)(c) appoint special committees to advise and assist the commission.
(3) All funds received under Subsection (2)(b) shall be:
(3)(a) accounted for and expended in compliance with the requirements of federal and state law; and
(3)(b) continuously available to the commission to carry out the commission's duties.
(4) (4)(a) A member of a special committee described in Subsection (2)(c):
(4)(a)(i) shall be appointed by the commission;
(4)(a)(ii) may be:
(4)(a)(ii)(A) a member of the commission; or
(4)(a)(ii)(B) an individual from the private or public sector; and
(4)(a)(iii) notwithstanding Section 63M-11-206, shall not receive any reimbursement or pay for any work done in relation to the special committee.
(4)(b) A special committee described in Subsection (2)(c) shall report to the commission on the progress of the special committee.
(5) This chapter does not diminish the planning authority conferred on state, regional, and local governments by existing law.