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NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-9 - Grants to emergency food programs.

30:1A-9 Grants to emergency food programs.  3. a. Within the limits of funds appropriated for the program and such other funds as are made available to the program, the program shall provide grants to emergency food programs in the State to carry out the goals of the program. An emergency food program shall submit an application for grant funds to the Department of Human Services in a form and manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Human Services. The commissioner, in consultation with the Hunger Prevention Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 4 of this act, shall award grants to emergency food programs that: (1) address an unmet need for emergency food services; (2) offer services that meet the goals of the program, particularly with respect to providing nutrition education services to persons in the service area of the emergency food program; (3) provide for referral or outreach services to other public and private social services programs that serve the emergency food program's target population; (4) demonstrate culturally competent services, including recognizing food preferences and traditions of the community, that are appropriate to the target population of the emergency food program; and (5) demonstrate an ability to document how the grant funds are used and to meet the reporting requirements of the program. b. In addition to considering the criteria for awarding grants provided in subsection a. of this section, upon completion of the needs assessment conducted pursuant to section 5 of this act, the commissioner and advisory committee shall take into consideration the findings of the needs assessment in determining how grant funds shall be allocated in the State. c. Grant recipients shall report quarterly to the Department of Human Services on the use of the grant funds, including the number of persons served by the emergency food program, the type of services received and such other information as required by the commissioner. L.2001,c.62,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-10 - Hunger Prevention Advisory Committee.

30:1A-10 Hunger Prevention Advisory Committee.  4. There is established a 13-member Hunger Prevention Advisory Committee in the Department of Human Services. The advisory committee shall assist the Commissioner of Human Services in the implementation of the New Jersey Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program established pursuant to this act and shall oversee the needs assessment that shall be conducted pursuant to section 5 of this act. a. The advisory committee shall consist of: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture, the Commissioner of Human Services, and the Commissioner of Community Affairs, or their designees, who shall serve ex officio; and (2) 10 public members appointed by the Governor who shall include: two representatives of emergency food programs in the State; two representatives of programs serving homeless individuals in the State; the Executive Directors of the County Welfare Directors Association of New Jersey, the Municipal Welfare Association of New Jersey and the Association for Children of New Jersey, or their designees; a nutritionist; and two members of the public who are knowledgeable about emergency food programs. The public members other than the executive directors shall serve during the term of office of the Governor who shall have appointed them, at the pleasure of that Governor. b. Vacancies in the membership of the committee shall be filled in the same manner provided for the original appointments. c. The committee shall organize as soon as practicable following the appointment of its members and shall select a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among the members. The chairperson shall appoint a secretary who need not be a member of the committee. d. The committee shall be entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of the employees of any State, county or municipal department, board, bureau, commission or agency as it may require and as may be available to it for its purposes.  L.2001,c.62,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-11 - Statewide needs assessment.

30:1A-11 Statewide needs assessment.  5. The Commissioner of Human Services shall contract with Rutgers, the State University to conduct a Statewide needs assessment to: a. identify and quantify, at all steps in the State's food delivery system, wholesome and nutritious food that goes to waste before it can be made available to those in need of such food; b. identify and quantify the need for emergency or supplemental feeding for families and individuals in the State; c. identify strategies and structures for minimizing spoilage of food resources; d. develop a fiscally judicious plan to secure food from loss to deterioration or waste and to transport and apportion that food to emergency feeding programs throughout the State; e. develop strategies for behaviorally focused educational outreach with at-risk families and individuals; and f. analyze nutritional sufficiencies and deficiencies in existing emergency food programs and develop solutions to generating nutritionally complete, culturally acceptable diets. L.2001,c.62,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-12 - Annual report to Governor, Legislature.

30:1A-12 Annual report to Governor, Legislature.  6. The Commissioner of Human Services shall report annually to the Governor and the Legislature on the activities of the program. The report shall include a listing of the grants awarded under the program, the number of persons served through the grants and such other information as the commissioner deems appropriate. L.2001,c.62,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-12.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-12.1 - "Anti-Hunger Link" to be established, maintained on all executive department websites.

30:1A-12.1 "Anti-Hunger Link" to be established, maintained on all executive department websites.  1. a. The State Chief Technology Officer of the New Jersey Office of Information Technology, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish and maintain an "Anti-Hunger Link" on the official website of every State executive department. The link shall direct the website user to a dedicated Internet webpage that lists all of the emergency food programs in the State, including, but not limited to, emergency meal providers, food pantries, soup kitchens, child and senior feeding programs, faith-based anti-hunger initiatives, and other food programs.  b. The State Chief Technology Officer of the New Jersey Office of Information Technology, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish and maintain the dedicated emergency food program webpage described in subsection a. of this section; however, as deemed by the State Chief Technology Officer to be appropriate, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services and the Secretary of Agriculture, the dedicated emergency food program webpage may be established, hosted, and maintained by a nonprofit organization, pursuant to an agreement that is entered into between the Department of the Treasury and the nonprofit organization. c. The "Anti-Hunger Link" and dedicated emergency food program webpage established under this section shall be regularly updated, on a schedule to be determined by the State Chief Technology Officer.  L.2019, c.90.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-13 - List of State-owned properties available for use as residential treatment facility for certain individuals.

30:1A-13 List of State-owned properties available for use as residential treatment facility for certain individuals.  2. The Commissioner of Human Services, in conjunction with the State Treasurer, shall prepare and maintain a list of all available State-owned properties that would be suitable for use as housing for adults with mental illness, or children or adults with developmental disabilities. The list shall include: the location of the property; the general condition of the property, including whether the property is available for immediate occupancy; and the square footage of the property including, if available or applicable, the size of potential sleeping areas, eating areas and kitchen space, recreational space, and classroom space. The commissioner shall provide the list to nonprofit and for-profit agencies and organizations that provide or intend to provide housing for adults with mental illness or children or adults with developmental disabilities, upon request of the agency or organization and when the State is provided notice, either verbally or in writing, that the agency or organization is relocating. L.2007,c.76,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1A-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1A-14 - Division of Aging Services established.

30:1A-14 Division of Aging Services established.  398. a. There is established the Division of Aging Services in the Department of Human Services. b. The functions, powers, and duties of the Department of Health and Senior Services, redesignated as the Department of Health pursuant to section 93 of P.L.2012, c.17 (C.26:1A-2.1), to the extent that they relate to the provision of programs or services for senior citizens, including the New Jersey State Commission on Aging established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1957, c.72 (C.26:1A-107), the Division on Aging and Community Services, and any other division relating to senior benefits, are transferred to the Division of Aging Services, subject to the provisions of P.L.2012, c.17 (C.26:1A-2.1 et al.) and in accordance with the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).  c. All appropriations and other monies available, and to become available, that relate to the provision of programs or services for senior citizens are continued in the Division of Aging Services and shall be available for the objects and purposes for which these monies are appropriated, subject to the provisions of P.L.2012, c.17 (C.26:1A-2.1 et al.) and any other terms, restrictions, limitations, or other requirements imposed by law. d. The administrator and head of the office shall be a director who shall be known as the Director of the Division of Aging Services. The director shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office and shall devote his entire time to the performance of those duties. The director shall be appointed by the commissioner.  e. The commissioner shall appoint and remove officers and employees of the division subject to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes and other applicable statutes as are necessary to enable the division to perform its duties pursuant to this act and shall fix their compensation within the limits of available appropriations and as is provided by law. f. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Division on Aging in either the Department of State, the Department of Community Affairs, or the Department of Health and Senior Services, the same shall mean and refer to the Division of Aging Services in the Department of Human Services. L.2012, c.17, s.398.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-1 - State Council on Developmental Disabilities, additional powers, duties.

30:1AA-1 State Council on Developmental Disabilities, additional powers, duties.  1. a. The State Council on Developmental Disabilities, established pursuant to Executive Order Number 20 of 1971, as amended by Executive Order Number 49 of 1973 and Executive Order Number 42 of 1976, is hereby established and continued in the Executive Branch of State Government. b. For the purpose of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities is hereby allocated within the Department of Human Services, but, notwithstanding said allocation, the council shall be independent of any supervision or control by the department or any board or officer thereof, or any other cabinet-level department, board or officer thereof. The council shall operate in a manner that shall assure compliance with State and federal administrative, fiscal, legislative, procedural and personnel requirements. c. In addition to the powers and duties herein provided, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities shall constitute the planning entity authorized in the "Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000," Pub.L.106-402, 42 U.S.C. s.15001 et seq., and shall exercise all the powers and duties as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes and provisions thereof. L.1979,c.105,s.1; amended 2003, c.54, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-2 - Definition of developmental disability.

30:1AA-2 Definition of developmental disability.  2. For the purposes of this act, a "developmental disability" means: a. A severe, chronic disability of a person which (1) Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental or physical impairments; (2) Is manifest before age 22; (3) Is likely to continue indefinitely; (4) Results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity: self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction, capacity for independent living, or economic self-sufficiency; and (5) Reflects the need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, or other services which are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated. b. Other disabilities requiring services and treatment similar to that required by those who meet the criteria defined above. L.1979,c.105,s.2; amended 2003, c.54, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-3 - Membership of council; vacancies; compensation; terms.

30:1AA-3 Membership of council; vacancies; compensation; terms.  3. The council shall consist of a minimum of 25 members, but shall not exceed 30 members, of whom: a. seven shall be representatives of State agencies who shall serve ex officio at the pleasure of the Governor in accordance with the qualifications established in section 4 of P.L.1979, c.105 (C.30:1AA-4); b. a minimum of 15 shall be public members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; c. one each shall represent a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service in the State and the State's designated protection and advocacy system; and d. one shall be a representative of local and non-governmental agencies or private nonprofit groups concerned with services for individuals with developmental disabilities, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The appointed members shall serve for a term of three years and until their respective successors have been appointed and have qualified. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Public members shall receive no compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Members serving on the council at the time of enactment of P.L.2003, c.54 (C.30:1AA-1.1 et al.) shall continue to serve until the expiration of their current terms, and until their respective successors are appointed and have qualified. L.1979,c.105,s.3; amended 2003, c.54, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-4 - Qualifications of members.

30:1AA-4 Qualifications of members.  4. The public members shall be representative of the diverse social, economic and geographical interests in the State, and shall include at least 15 persons who are consumers or immediate family members of consumers of services for persons with developmental disabilities. The seven State members shall be official representatives of State agencies, as follows: five representatives, each of whom shall administer funds provided under at least one of the following federal laws related to individuals with disabilities: the "Rehabilitation Act of 1973" (29 U.S.C. s.701 et seq.), the "Individuals With Disabilities Education Act" (20 U.S.C. s.1400 et seq.), the "Older Americans Act of 1965" (42 U.S.C. s.3001 et seq.) and Titles V and XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s.701 et seq. and 42 U.S.C. s.1396 et seq.); one representative from the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services; and one representative from the Division of Disability Services in the Department of Human Services. L.1979,c.105,s.4; amended 1994, c.58, s.48; 2003, c.54, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-5 - Chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary and other officers

30:1AA-5. Chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary and other officers  The Governor shall appoint a chairperson from among the public members to serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Governor. The members shall elect annually from among themselves a vice-chairperson and other such officers as may be necessary, and may appoint a secretary who need not be a member of the council. L.1979, c. 105, s. 5, eff. May 31, 1979. Amended by L.1981, c. 115, s. 15, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-6 - Executive director; appointment, duties.

30:1AA-6 Executive director; appointment, duties.  6. The council shall employ, subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes and other applicable statutes, an executive director. The executive director shall: a. Articulate and implement policies established by the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. b. Appoint and remove, subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes and other applicable statutes, such other employees as may be necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the council and shall promulgate fees and compensation within the limits of available appropriations and as shall be provided by law. The State shall not apply hiring freezes, reductions in force, prohibitions on travel or other policies to the staff of the council, to the extent that these policies would adversely impact the staff or functions funded with federal funds or would prevent the council from carrying out its functions. c. Select and retain the services of consultants whose advice is considered necessary to assist the council in obtaining information or developing plans or programs required for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the council. L.1979,c.105,s.6; amended 2003, c.54, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-7 - Rules.

30:1AA-7 Rules.  7. The council shall promulgate, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), such rules as it deems necessary for the proper conduct of its work. L.1979,c.105,s.7; amended 2003, c.54, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-9 - Annual report

30:1AA-9. Annual report  The council shall report annually, not later than July 1, to the Governor and the Legislature as to its activities and including any recommendations for administrative and legislative action it deems appropriate. L.1979, c. 105, s. 9, eff. May 31, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-9.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-9.1 - Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families.

30:1AA-9.1 Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families.  1. a. There is established in but not of the Department of the Treasury the Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families. For the purpose of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families is hereby allocated within the Department of the Treasury, but notwithstanding this allocation, the office shall be independent of any supervision or control by the department or any board or officer thereof, or any other cabinet-level department, board, or officer thereof. The purpose of the ombudsman is to serve as a resource to provide information and support to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families. b. The Governor shall appoint an Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families, who shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office. The ombudsman shall be a person of recognized judgment, integrity, and objectivity, and shall be skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and professionalism. c. The ombudsman shall organize and direct the work of the office, including the work of such professional and clerical staff as may be necessary to carry out the ombudsman's duties. L.2017, c.269, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-9.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-9.3 - Annual reports.

30:1AA-9.3 Annual reports.  3. a. The Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families shall issue a written report annually to the Commissioner of Human Services and the Commissioner of Children and Families. The report shall include a summary of the services the ombudsman provided during the year, and any specific recommendations the ombudsman deems appropriate and necessary concerning the State's implementation of procedures with respect to providing individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities with services and supports. b. The ombudsman also shall issue the report prepared pursuant to subsection a. of this section to the Governor, and pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1) to the Legislature. L.2017, c.269, s.3.