South Carolina § 44-39-30 - Powers and duties of board.

§ 44-39-30. Powers and duties of board.

The powers and duties of the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board are to:

(1) annually assess the effects of diabetes mellitus in South Carolina, and the status of education, clinical research, and translation of new diabetes treatment methods in South Carolina;

(2) oversee all operations of the Center of Excellence Advisory Committees, and the Diabetes Outreach Council including:

(a) reviewing annual reports;

(b) establishing annual budgets;

(c) setting annual priorities;

(3) make annual budget requests to the General Assembly to support the activities of the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board;

(4) conduct diabetes surveillance activities including:

(a) obtaining data and maintaining a statewide data base

(b) analyzing data and reviewing trends on mortality and morbidity in diabetes;

(c) developing means to and disseminating important data to professionals and the public;

(d) developing proposals for grant funding.

(5) submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly;

(6) other activities necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, SECTION 46A.