2015 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 28 - Human Rights
Section 4 Aging and Long-term Services
Section 28-4-1 Commission on aging Aging and long-term services department; duties.
28-4-1. Commission on aging [Aging and long-term services department]; duties.
The commission on aging [aging and long-term services department] shall establish and maintain a comprehensive statewide program designed to meet the social service needs of the state's aged population. Not by way of limitation, the commission [department] shall:
A. strengthen and coordinate services of state and local public bodies for the benefit of the aged;
B. promote the utilization of older persons in all phases of employment;
C. disseminate information to the aged relative to federal, state and local services for the aged;
D. encourage training programs, retraining programs and opportunities for older workers;
E. develop new methods of job placement for older workers;
F. promote public recognition of the advantages of hiring and retaining older workers; and
G. promote and develop programs of community resources and facilities designed to meet the social needs of older persons.
History: 1953 Comp., 13-1-59, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 55, 2.
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