Us Code § 2009 - l . Duties of Rural Economic and Community Development State Offices
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§ 2009. l . Duties of Rural Economic and Community Development State Offices
In carrying out this subchapter, the Director of a Rural Economic and Community Development State Office shall—
(1) to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that the State strategic plan referred to in section 2009c of this title is implemented;
(2) coordinate community development objectives within the State;
(3) establish links between local, State, and field office program administrators of the Department of Agriculture;
(4) ensure that recipient communities comply with applicable Federal and State laws and requirements; and
(5) integrate State development programs with assistance under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, §381M, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VII, §761, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1146.)
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