Section 1875.240  Powers and Duties

a)         The Commission shall establish policy guidelines for the operation of the Legal Advocacy Service, the Human Rights Authority, and the Office of State Guardian.

b)         The Commission may disapprove any action by a regional authority.

c)         The Commission shall establish rules and regulations for the conduct of the work of the three (3) divisions.

d)         The Commission shall review and evaluate the operations of the divisions.

e)         The Commission shall hire a Director to carry out the business of the Commission, and shall approve the evaluation of the Director.

f)         The Commission shall approve the budget and an Annual Report on its operations for submission to the Governor and the General Assembly.