52:27D-399 - Purposes of community action agency 

52:27D-399.  Purposes of community action agency       A community action agency shall have the following purposes:

 

    a.   To research and collect information concerning the obstacles in the community that prevent the self-sufficiency of all residents, including, but not limited to, unemployment, lack of services, substandard housing and lack of resources; 

    b.   To establish community action programs to eradicate these obstacles and improve the opportunities for low-income persons; 

    c.   To develop, operate and evaluate cost-effective service models and innovative program approaches to address community problems; 

    d.   To determine the level of assistance necessary to effectively fund the community action programs, coordinate the available  resources in a cost-efficient manner, and assist community residents in securing available assistance; 

    e.   To work with, and encourage the involvement of, neighborhood organizations, in the community action programs; 

    f.   To involve low-income persons and other community residents in the development and implementation of community action programs; and 

    g.   To encourage public and private organizations to cooperate and participate in community action programs and to stimulate these organizations to develop new employment opportunities and services for low-income persons in the community. 

    L.1991,c.51,s.5.