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29 DE Code § 9010A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90A. Office of the Child Advocate|§ 9010A. Court Appointed Special Advocate Program.

§ 9010A. Court Appointed Special Advocate Program. The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program shall provide legal representation to children through the Office of the Child Advocate, and shall be administered as follows:  (1) The Program shall include volunteers who have demonstrated an interest in children and their welfare and have participated in background checks, interviews and training courses conducted by the Office to determine his or her fitness to serve. Volunteers will serve at the pleasure of the Child Advocate, but may also be removed by court order. Volunteers shall participate in ongoing training as determined by the Office. Volunteers will be sworn in by the court upon completion of all requirements and shall not serve as a volunteer prior to being sworn. (2) Volunteers shall be supervised by coordinators and a Program Director employed by the Office of the Child Advocate. (3) The Child Advocate will establish the number, qualifications and responsibilities of the coordinators and the Program Director. The Program Director and coordinators shall be exempt from Chapter 59 of Title 29, and notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, the Program Director and coordinator positions shall not be covered by Chapter 13 of Title 19 and shall have no rights thereunder. (4) Attorneys shall be hired or contracted by the Child Advocate to provide legal representation to children appointed under this section. Volunteers and coordinators will work in conjunction with the child's attorney to accomplish the duties set forth in § 9007A(c) of this title. (5) The CASA shall be a party to any child welfare proceeding or any other proceeding in which the court has appointed the CASA.80 Del. Laws, c. 417, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9001D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9001D. Establishment of Department of Human Resources.

§ 9001D. Establishment of Department of Human Resources. A Department of Human Resources, referred to in this chapter as “Department,” is hereby established. 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9002D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9002D. Secretary; appointment; salary; employees and assistants.

§ 9002D. Secretary; appointment; salary; employees and assistants. (a) There shall be a Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, hereinafter referred to in this chapter as “Secretary,” to be appointed by and to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Secretary shall be paid a salary established by the Governor within the limitation of the funds appropriated therefor. (b) The Secretary may employ such employees as may be required to carry out the duties of this office and may fix the salaries of such employees within the limitations of the funds appropriated therefor. (c) In the event of a vacancy in the position of Secretary, including the death, resignation, temporary incapacity or removal of the incumbent, and prior to the appointment of a successor, the Governor may appoint any qualified individual to serve as acting Secretary. (d) The Secretary may call upon any other state officer for such assistance as the Secretary may require and may employ such special help as it may require to carry out this chapter. The Secretary shall fix the compensation of such persons as may be employed to be paid out of such funds as the General Assembly may appropriate for that purpose. 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9004D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9004D. Exemptions.

§ 9004D. Exemptions. The following positions set forth in this section shall be exempt from Chapter 59 of this title:  (1) Secretary of the Department of Human Resources. (2) Deputy Secretary. (3) Director of Personnel Management. (4) Chief Diversity Officer. (5) Director of Labor Relations and Employment Practices. (6) Director of Statewide Benefits. (7) Director of the Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy.81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;  70 Del Laws, c. 186,, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9005D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9005D. Division of Personnel Management.

§ 9005D. Division of Personnel Management. (a) The Division of Personnel Management of the Department of Human Resources is hereby established, having the powers, duties and functions as follows. Consistent with the right of public employees to organize under Chapter 13 of Title 19, the Director of Personnel Management shall have the following responsibilities:  (1) Attend all meetings of the Merit Employee Relations Board, act as liaison between the Board and the Department of Human Resources, and cooperate with the staff of the Board in administrative and technical activities; (2) Establish and maintain a roster of all employees in the classified service as defined in § 5903 of this title, setting forth pertinent data as to each employee, including the class, title of the position held, salary or pay, and any change in class title, pay or status; (3) Designate an employee to act as the staff development officer for the Department of Human Resources, funded through appropriated special funds, who will support statewide training programs for state managers, supervisors and employees. Statewide training programs will be supported with funds generated from the assessment of charges for courses on agencies participating in certain classes held by the Department of Human Resources. The Department of Human Resources may set charges for courses to sustain or create training programs with the funds placed in an appropriated special fund account; (4) Encourage the development of more effective personnel administration within the departments and agencies in the state service and make available for this purpose the assistance and facilities of the Merit Employee Relations Board; (5) Investigate from time to time the operation and effect of Chapter 59 of this title, and of the rules made thereunder and to report findings and recommendations to the Merit Employee Relations Board; and (6) Perform any other lawful acts necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of Chapter 59 of this title and the rules adopted thereunder. (b) The Director of Personnel Management shall assume such other powers, duties and functions as the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources may assign that are not otherwise inconsistent with the laws of this State. 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9006D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9006D. Division of Diversity and Inclusion.

§ 9006D. Division of Diversity and Inclusion. (a) The Division of Diversity and Inclusion of the Department of Human Resources is hereby established having powers, duties and functions as follows:  (1) The Division shall assume all responsibilities and oversight previously assigned to the Governor's Council on Equal Employment Opportunity. (2) The Chief Diversity Officer shall have the following responsibilities:  a. Guide efforts to define, assess, and cultivate access, equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout state government. b. Provide analysis of various forms of institutional data to benchmark and promote accountability for the diversity mission of state agencies. c. Promote and provide education to foster an awareness and understanding of the various laws, regulations, and policies regarding nondiscrimination. d. Collaborate with state agencies to identify policies and practices supporting the recruitment and retention of employees from historically underrepresented groups. e. Develop diversity metrics and processes to assess diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. (b) The Chief Diversity Officer shall assume such other powers, duties and functions as the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources may assign that are not otherwise inconsistent with the laws of this State. 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9007D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9007D. Division of Labor Relations and Employment Practices.

§ 9007D. Division of Labor Relations and Employment Practices. (a) The Division of Labor Relations and Employment Practices of the Department of Human Resources is hereby established having powers, duties and functions as follows. The Director of the Division of Labor Relations and Employment Practices shall have the following responsibilities:  (1) To establish management practices that address workplace fairness and stability in accordance with Merit law and Merit Rules. (2) To assume the central leadership role for the Executive Branch over all matters relating to collective bargaining, and any other personnel and labor relations matters affecting the Executive Branch and its departments and agencies, including negotiations with employee organizations, labor arbitration, Public Employment Relations Board, Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other administrative proceedings. (3) To assume responsibility for any other agreement or arrangements made involving employee organizations that represent employees subject to executive branch authority. (b) The Director of Labor Relations and Employment Practices shall assume such other powers, duties and functions as the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources may assign that are not otherwise inconsistent with the laws of this State. 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9008D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9008D. Division of Statewide Benefits.

§ 9008D. Division of Statewide Benefits. (a) The Division of Statewide Benefits of the Department of Human Resources is hereby established having powers, duties and functions as follows. With the exception of deferred compensation pursuant to Chapter 60A of this title and any other investment or retirement savings plan, the Director of Statewide Benefits shall be responsible for the management and administration of all currently existing and future state employee benefits programs, including but not limited to group health, group life, flexible benefits, dental, vision, prescription, long-term care, disability, supplemental benefits and the Blood Bank. (b) The Director of Statewide Benefits shall assume such other powers, duties and functions as the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources may assign that are not otherwise inconsistent with the laws of this State. 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9010D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9010D. Counsel; powers and duties.

§ 9010D. Counsel; powers and duties. Notwithstanding § 2507 of this title, the Department shall employ 1 counsel experienced in the field of labor and employment law, who may advise the Department on matters of labor and employment law and who shall assist the Department in developing standards, policies, programs and training materials that satisfy Delaware and federal law. 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9011D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9011D. Functions prior to July 1, 2017.

§ 9011D. Functions prior to July 1, 2017. The Department of Human Resources, through appropriate divisions, subdivisions and offices, shall have the power to perform and responsibility to perform all the powers, duties and functions that were vested in the Human Resource Management and the Benefits and Insurance Administration Sections of the Office of Management and Budget prior to July 1, 2017, and which are not otherwise specifically assigned to the Department of Human Resources by this chapter, excepting only those powers, duties and functions expressly vested in or retained by any other person, department, board, commission or agency. 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9012D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9012D. Appeals.

§ 9012D. Appeals. Any and all rights of appeal now existing by law, with respect to any act or acts constituting the exercise of any function or functions transferred by this chapter to the Department of Human Resources or to any division or subdivision or office thereof, shall continue to exist with respect to such act or acts as hereafter performed by the Department of Human Resources or by the division, subdivision or office to which such function is transferred, and each such appeal shall be perfected in the manner heretofore provided by law. 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9013D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9013D. Transfers and continuity.

§ 9013D. Transfers and continuity. (a) All books, records, papers, maps, charts, plans and other material including any equipment in the possession of any agency of the State and used in connection with a function transferred by this chapter to the Department of Human Resources shall, on July 1, 2017, be delivered into the custody of the said Department. All investigations, petitions, hearings and legal proceedings pending before or instituted by any agency from which functions are transferred by this chapter and not concluded prior to July 1, 2017, shall continue unabated and remain in full force and effect, notwithstanding the passage of this chapter and, where necessary, may be completed before, by or in the name of the Department. All orders, rules and regulations made by any agency from which functions are transferred by this chapter and which govern such functions, and which are in effect on July 1, 2017, shall remain in full force and effect until revoked or modified in accordance with law by the Department. All contracts and obligations of any agency made or undertaken in the performance of a function transferred to the Department by this chapter and being in force on July 1, 2017, shall, notwithstanding this chapter, remain in full force and effect and be performed by the Department. (b) Employees of any agency whose functions are consistent with and have been transferred to the Department of Human Resources by this chapter shall continue and be deemed to be the employees of the said Department on July 1, 2017, and, where applicable, with all the benefits accrued as merit employees as of July 1, 2017. (c) All definitions and references to any commission, board, department, council or agency which appear in any other act or law shall, to the extent that they are consistent with this chapter and in connection with a function transferred to the Department of Human Resources, be construed as referring and relating to the Department of Human Resources as created and established by this chapter. (d) All definitions and references to any director, commissioner, executive secretary, commission, board or council member or other similar person which appear in any other act or law shall, to the extent that they are consistent with this chapter and in connection with a function transferred by this chapter to the Department of Human Resources, be construed as referring or relating to such person or persons and their powers, duties and functions as established and created by this chapter. 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9014D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9014D. Misnomer in donation.

§ 9014D. Misnomer in donation. Any misnomer shall not defeat or annul any gift, grant, devise or bequest to the Department of Human Resources or any predecessor agency thereof if it sufficiently appears by the will, conveyance or other writing that the party making the same intended to pass and convey thereby the estate or interest therein expressed or described to the Department or to any commission, board, department, authority, council or agency, from which, by this chapter, the powers, duties and functions have been transferred to the Department. 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9015D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90D. Department of Human Resources|§ 9015D. Supremacy.

§ 9015D. Supremacy. All other laws or parts of laws now in effect inconsistent with this chapter are repealed, superseded, modified or amended so far as necessary to conform to and give full force and effect to this chapter. 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9303. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 93. Uniform Relocation Assistance|§ 9303. Replacement housing for homeowners.

§ 9303. Replacement housing for homeowners. (a) In addition to payments otherwise authorized by this chapter, the displacing agency shall according to established criteria make an additional payment, not in excess of $22,500, to any displaced person who is displaced from a dwelling actually owned and occupied by such displaced person for not less than 180 days prior to the initiation of negotiations for the acquisition of the property. Such additional payment shall include the following elements:  (1) The amount, if any, which when added to the acquisition cost of the dwelling acquired by the displacing agency, equals the reasonable cost of a comparable replacement dwelling. (2) The amount, if any, which will compensate such displaced person for any increased interest costs and other debt service costs which such person is required to pay for financing the acquisition of any such comparable replacement dwelling. Such amount shall be paid only if the dwelling acquired by the agency was encumbered by a bona fide mortgage which was a valid lien on such dwelling for not less than 180 days immediately prior to the initiation of negotiations for the acquisition of such dwelling. (3) Reasonable expenses incurred by such displaced person for evidence of title, recording fees and other closing costs incident to the purchase of the replacement dwelling, but not including prepaid expenses. (b) The additional payment authorized by this section shall be made only to a displaced person who purchases and occupies a decent, safe and sanitary replacement dwelling within 1 year after the date on which such person receives final payment from the agency for the acquired dwelling or the date on which the obligation of the agency under § 9307 of this title is met, whichever is later, except that the agency may extend such period for good cause. If such period is extended, the payment under this section shall be based on the costs of relocating the person to a comparable replacement dwelling within 1 year of such date. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  9103;  58 Del. Laws, c. 413, §  2;  67 Del. Laws, c. 8, §  4;
29 DE Code § 9304. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 93. Uniform Relocation Assistance|§ 9304. Replacement housing for tenants and certain others.

§ 9304. Replacement housing for tenants and certain others. (a) In addition to amounts otherwise authorized by this chapter, an agency shall make a payment to or for any displaced person displaced from any dwelling not eligible to receive a payment under § 9303 of this title which dwelling was actually and lawfully occupied by such displaced person for not less than 90 days immediately prior to:  (1) The initiation of negotiations for acquisition of such dwelling and has rented or purchased and occupied a decent, safe and sanitary replacement dwelling within 1 year of moving from the displacement dwelling; or (2) In any case in which displacement is not a direct result of acquisition, such other event as the agency shall prescribe. Such payment shall be made in accordance with criteria established by the agency not to exceed $5,250 and shall consist of the amount necessary to enable such person to lease or rent for a period not to exceed 42 months, a comparable replacement dwelling. At the discretion of the agency, a payment under this subsection may be made in periodic installments. (b) Any person eligible for a payment under subsection (a) of this section may elect to apply such payment to a down payment on, and other incidental expenses pursuant to, the purchase of a decent, safe and sanitary replacement dwelling. Any such person may, at the discretion of the agency, be eligible under this subsection for the maximum payment allowed under subsection (a) of this section, except that, in the case of a displaced homeowner who has owned and occupied the displacement dwelling for at least 90 days but not more than 180 days immediately prior to the initiation of negotiations for the acquisition of such dwelling, such payment shall not exceed the payment such person would otherwise have received under § 9303(a) of this title had the person owned and occupied the displacement dwelling 180 days immediately prior to the initiation of such negotiations. (c) The full amount of the replacement housing payment for down payment assistance must be applied to the purchase price of the replacement dwelling and related incidental expenses. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  9104;  58 Del. Laws, c. 413, §  2;  67 Del. Laws, c. 8, §  5;
29 DE Code § 9305. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 93. Uniform Relocation Assistance|§ 9305. Maximum federal participation.

§ 9305. Maximum federal participation. In determining the amounts to be paid under §§ 9302, 9303 and 9304 of this title, the agency shall provide payments which will assure maximum federal participation in federally assisted projects or programs. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  9105;  58 Del. Laws, c. 413, §  2;