N.J.S.A. 52:27D-29.23 — Findings, declarations

52:27D-29.23. Findings, declarations The Legislature finds and declares that: our nation as a whole, and our State in particular, have been experiencing the increase over time of greater numbers of senior citizens in proportion to the total population; our society is just beginning to understand the complex needs and problems related to aging; and at the present time, our State is spending approximately two billion dollars a year of State and federal funds for programs for senior citizens which include, programs administered under the federal "Older Americans Act of 1965," Pub. L. 89-73 (42 U.S.C. s. 3001 et seq.) and Medicare, Pub. L. 89-97 (42 U.S.C. s. 1395 et seq.), the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Program established pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 194 (C. 30:4D-20 et seq.), the "Lifeline Credit Program" established pursuant to P.L. 1979, c. 197 (C. 48:2-29.15 et seq.) and the "Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Program" established pursuant to P.L. 1981, c. 210 (C. 48:2-29.30). The Legislature further finds and declares that: it is extremely important for this State to lend ongoing support and resources to establish a research, teaching and information center for the study of gerontological policies, concerns and programs; this policy center on aging would create a focal point for State support of professional gerontological research in the State; and it is reasonable to assume that one of the many benefits of establishing a policy center on aging would be considerable cost savings to the State as the policy center attracts additional moneys from federal and private sources for gerontological research. L. 1988, c. 139, s. 1. 52:27D-29.24. Policy Center on Aging The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs shall establish the New Jersey Policy Center on Aging at Rutgers, The State University. It shall be the duty of the center to: a. Analyze and assist in the development of aging policies for New Jersey; b. Conduct studies of gerontological issues, concerns and programs which impact on the State; c. Act as a focal point for State support of gerontological research in the State; and d. Conduct gerontological research which includes, but is not limited to: (1) Demographic analysis of the effects of the State's economy on the elderly, the available housing stock and the general population distribution; (2) Analysis of the cost of services, the use of general revenues, casino revenues and federal funding for services and the areas in which service gaps exist; (3) Analysis of the long-term care system in the State, including an examination of alternative methods of care delivery such as health maintenance organizations and social health maintenance organizations; and (4) Analysis of demographic data, service utilization, and other information which will assist the State in defining the needs of its elderly population. L. 1988, c. 139, s. 2. 52:27D-29.25. Policy Center on Aging Advisory Committee There is established a Policy Center on Aging Advisory Committee. The committee shall consist of the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, who shall act as the committee chairperson, the Commissioners of the Departments of Health and Human Services and the Chancellor of Higher Education, or their designees; a representative of the New Jersey State Commission on Aging, section 2 of P.L. 1957, c. 72(C. 26:1A-108) appointed by the commission; four citizen members of whom two shall be appointed by the Governor, one shall be appointed by the President of the Senate and one shall be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly; a member of the Senate appointed by the President thereof; and a member of the General Assembly appointed by the Speaker thereof. The committee shall prepare guidelines for the establishment and advise on the operation of the New Jersey Policy Center on Aging. L. 1988, c. 139, s. 3. 52:27D-29.26. Powers The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, on behalf of the center and with the concurrence of Rutgers, The State University, is authorized to: a. Apply for and accept grants of money available for the purposes of this act from the federal government or other sources; and b. Accept gifts, grants and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, governmental agencies and other organizations and institutions. L. 1988, c. 139, s. 4. 52:27D-29.27. Funds for research Nothing in this act shall preclude the center, a qualifying research institution or any other research facility in the State from directly applying for, or receiving funds from, any public or private agency to conduct gerontological research. L. 1988, c. 139, s. 5. 52:27D-29.28. Rules, regulations Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Chancellor of Higher Education and in cooperation with Rutgers, The State University, shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L. 1988, c. 139, s. 6.

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