West Virginia Code 29-15-5 – Purposes
The Department of Health and Human Resources shall take action to carry out the following purposes:
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 29-15-5
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(a) Plan for and take other steps leading to comprehensive state and community action to combat intellectual disability.
(b) Determine what action is needed to combat intellectual disability in the state and the resources available for this purpose.
(c) Develop public awareness of the intellectual disability problem and of the need for combating it.
(d) Coordinate state and local activities relating to the various aspects of intellectual disability and its prevention, treatment, or amelioration.
(e) Consult with and advise the Governor and Legislature on all aspects of intellectual disability.
(f) Consult with and advise state agencies, boards or departments with intellectual disability responsibilities relative to the effective discharge of such responsibilities.