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29 DE Code § 7902. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7902. Secretary; Deputy Secretary; division directors; Acting Secretary; appointment.

§ 7902. Secretary; Deputy Secretary; division directors; Acting Secretary; appointment. (a) The administrator and head of the Department shall be the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office. The Secretary shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary shall be paid an annual salary not in excess of $34,000. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services shall become a bona fide resident of the State within 6 months after his or her appointment; provided, however, that upon good cause shown, the Governor may grant an additional extension of 6 months. After becoming a resident of the State, the Secretary shall continuously be a resident of the State as long as he or she retains the office. Failure to obtain or retain such residency shall be an automatic resignation from said office. (b) In the event the position of Secretary is vacant, the Governor, by appointment, shall have the power to fill the position of Deputy Secretary if vacant. A Deputy Secretary so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and upon the position of Secretary being filled such Deputy Secretary may be removed from office by the Secretary with the written approval of the Governor. (c) In the event of death, resignation, temporary incapacity or removal of the Secretary and prior to the appointment of a successor, the Governor may appoint the Deputy Secretary or the director of any division of the Department to serve as Acting Secretary. The Secretary may, during an absence from the State, appoint the Deputy Secretary or the director of any division of the Department to serve as Acting Secretary during such absence. In either case the Acting Secretary shall have all the powers and perform all the duties and functions of the Secretary during such absence or incapacity or until a successor is duly qualified and appointed. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7902;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 140, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 68, §§  1-3;
29 DE Code § 7905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7905. Office of Women's Health.

§ 7905. Office of Women's Health. (a) The Office of Women's Health is hereby established within the Division of Public Health, Delaware Health and Social Services. (b) Definitions:  (1) “Director,” as used in this section, means the Director of the Office of Women's Health. (2) “Division Director,” as used in this section, means the Director of the Division of Public Health. (3) “Office,” as used in this section, refers to the Office of Women's Health. (4) “Secretary,” as used in this section, means the Secretary of Health and Social Services. (c) The Office is established to address women's health issues across the lifespan for the following purposes:  (1) To facilitate appropriate forums, programs or initiatives designed to educate the public regarding women's health and health lifestyles. (2) To assist the Division Director in identifying, coordinating and establishing priorities for programs, services and resources the State should provide for women's health issues across the lifespan, including concerns relating to reproductive, menopausal and postmenopausal phases of a woman's life. (3) To serve as a resource for information regarding women's health data, strategies, services and programs that address women's health issues across the lifespan. (4) To provide relevant research information and data conducted or compiled by Delaware Health and Social Services and/or other entities in collaboration with the Department. (5) To seek funding from private or governmental entities to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (6) To prepare materials for publication and dissemination to the public on women's health. (7) To conduct public educational forums in Delaware to raise public awareness and to educate citizens about women's health programs, issues and services. (8) To coordinate the activities and programs of the Office with other entities that focus on women's health or women's issues, including but not limited to other state agencies. (d) The structure of the Office of Women's Health will be determined by Delaware Health and Social Services, including:  (1) The Director of the Office; and (2) Other employees that are deemed necessary.73 Del. Laws, c. 119, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 106, §  8;
29 DE Code § 7905A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7905A. Office of Women's Health.

§ 7905A. Office of Women's Health. Transferred to § 7905 of this title.
29 DE Code § 7906. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7906. Community services.

§ 7906. Community services. There are established within the Department of Health and Social Services the programs and functions of community services involving all of the powers, duties and functions heretofore performed within the former Department of Community Affairs pursuant to § 4 of Executive Order Number 123 dated December 29, 1982. 68 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7908. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7908. Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

§ 7908. Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. (a) There is hereby established the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health under the direction and control of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. (b) The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health shall be responsible for providing and overseeing public mental health and substance use treatment services serving individuals who are 18 years old and older.  (c) The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health shall have the following powers and duties:  (1) To plan for, establish, implement, amend and revise standards for mental health programs serving individuals who are 18 years old and older. (2) The authority to create, implement, and oversee licensing requirements for all mental health treatment programs serving individuals who are 18 years old and older. (3) To provide, facilitate, and create educational and training programs related to mental health and substance use. (4) To make contracts necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and execution of its powers. (5) To operate the Delaware Psychiatric Center, including maintaining a forensic unit as required by Chapter 51 of Title 16. (6) To acquire, hold or dispose of real property or any interest therein, and construct, lease or otherwise provide treatment facilities for individuals in need of treatment. (7) To carry out all powers and duties set forth in Chapters 22, 50, 51, 59, and 61 of Title 16. (8) To coordinate with other divisions within the Department of Health and Social Services, as well as with the Department of Services for Children Youth and Their Families, as necessary to provide appropriate individualized treatment services and address systemic public health needs. (9) To solicit and accept for use any money, real property or personal property made by will or otherwise and any grant of money, services or property from the federal government, the State or any political subdivision thereof or any private source, and take all actions necessary to cooperate with the federal government or any of its agencies in making an application for any grants. (10) To administer or supervise the administration of the provisions relating to individuals in need of mental health or substance use treatment of any state plan submitted for federal funding pursuant to federal health, welfare or treatment legislation. (11) To take all other actions necessary to execute the authority expressly granted to the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. (d) The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement this section. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7908;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 677, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 467, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 50, § 1;
29 DE Code § 7908B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7908B. Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

§ 7908B. Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. When a law-enforcement officer contacts Crisis Intervention Services or suspects an individual is experiencing an overdose or a suicide attempt, the law-enforcement officer may disclose the individual's identifying information and a brief event synopsis to the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to connect the individual to behavioral health treatment services. 82 Del. Laws, c. 200, § 1;
29 DE Code § 7909A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7909A. Division of Developmental Disabilities Services.

§ 7909A. Division of Developmental Disabilities Services. (a) There is hereby established the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services under the direction and control of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. (b) The mission of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services is to provide services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families which enable them to make informed choices that lead to an improved quality of life and meaningful participation in their communities. (c) The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services shall have the following powers and duties:  (1) Provide case management and community-based services including family supports, advocacy, respite, residential setting options, nurse and behavioral consultation, day services, and supported employment services to assist individuals achieve their goals. (2), (3) [Repealed.] (4) Provide intermediate care facility residential services. (d) The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services shall ensure the investigation of complaints of abuse, neglect, mistreatment and financial exploitation. Such investigations may be in coordination with the Attorney General's Office, law-enforcement or other appropriate agencies. (e) The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement this statute. (f) It is the intent of the General Assembly for the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) to phase in increases to the rate system for services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) based on the market study provided to the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General on January 17, 2014, by the Department of Health and Social Services Secretary, as subsequently updated with utilization data for fiscal year 2018 and updated component percentages. Subject to available funding, these rates shall be phased in to 100 percent of the benchmarked levels established.  60 Del. Laws, c. 677, §  2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 97, §  6[5];  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  315;  81 Del. Laws, c. 407, § 1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 31, § 1;
29 DE Code § 7911. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7911. Division of Social Services.

§ 7911. Division of Social Services. The Division of Social Services is established having the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Department of Public Welfare and the Board of Welfare, pursuant to Chapter 1, subchapters I, III, IV, and VI of Chapter 3, and Chapters 5, 9, and 11 of Title 31. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7911;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  61 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 345, §  7;
29 DE Code § 7912. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7912. Council on Family Services.

§ 7912. Council on Family Services. (a) There is established the Council on Family Services. (b) [Repealed.] (c) The Council on Family Services shall be composed of 7 members who shall be appointed for 3-year terms by the Governor. (d) At least 3, but no more than 4, members of the Council shall be affiliated with 1 of the major political parties and at least 2, but no more than 3, of the newly appointed members shall be affiliated with the other major political party; provided, however, that there shall be no more than a bare majority representation of 1 major political party over the other major political party. Any person who declines to announce such person's political affiliation shall also be eligible for appointment as a member of the Council. (e) Members of the Council shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Council. (f) A Chairperson of the Council shall be chosen by the members of the Council from among its members and shall serve in that capacity for a term of 1 year and shall be eligible for reelection. (g) Any replacement appointment to the Council to fill a vacancy prior to the expiration of a term shall be filled for the remainder of the term. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7912;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  65;  64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7913. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7913. Council on the Blind.

§ 7913. Council on the Blind. (a) There is established the Council on the Blind. (b) The Council on the Blind shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Administrator of the Division for the Visually Impaired and shall consider matters relating to the general supervision and control of the education, training and welfare of persons who are blind residing in the State. The Council shall also consider such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of the Department or the Administrator of the Division for the Visually Impaired. The Council may study, research, plan and advise the Administrator, Secretary and Governor on matters it deems appropriate to enable the Division to function in the best possible manner. (c) The Council on the Blind shall be composed of 7 members who shall be appointed for 3-year terms by the Governor. (d) At least 3, but no more than 4, members of the Council shall be affiliated with 1 of the major political parties and at least 2, but no more than 3, of the newly appointed members shall be affiliated with the other major political party; provided, however, there shall be no more than a bare majority representation of 1 major political party over the other major political party. Any person who declines to announce such person's political affiliation shall also be eligible for appointment as a member of the Council. (e) Members of the Council shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Council.  (f) A Chairperson of the Council shall be chosen by the members of the Council from among its members and shall serve in that capacity for a term of 1 year and shall be eligible for reelection.  (g) Any replacement appointment to the Council to fill a vacancy prior to the expiration of a term shall be filled for the remainder of the term.  29 Del. C. 1953, §  7913;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  66;  61 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  317;
29 DE Code § 7914. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7914. Volunteer services.

§ 7914. Volunteer services. There are established within the Department of Health and Social Services the programs and functions of volunteer services involving all of the powers, duties and functions heretofore performed within the Division of Volunteer Services of the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to former § 8629 [repealed] of Title 29, as follows, which shall be performed by the Director, or the Director's duly authorized designee, with the approval of the Secretary:  (1) Encourage and enable persons from all walks of life and from all age groups to perform constructive volunteer services; (2) Establish methods for supporting and promoting private sector leadership and responsibility for meeting public needs; (3) Promote communication and collaboration between public and private volunteer programs in the State and between the State and the private sector's initiatives in meeting human needs; (4) Develop, implement and maintain a volunteer clearing house to disseminate information on volunteer opportunities in the State; (5) Develop strategies for more effective contributions of time, talent and resources for community projects by businesses, foundations, religious and civic groups and others; (6) Collect, maintain and share information on private initiatives, community, partnerships and creative solutions undertaken by businesses, foundations, voluntary organizations, religious institutions and other private sector groups in the State, in order to promote their broader use; (7) Provide, or arrange for training and technical assistance to public and private organizations engaged in volunteer recruitment and programming; (8) Develop, implement and maintain a State plan for public recognition and support of individual volunteer efforts and successful or promising private sector initiatives and public/private partnerships which address community needs; (9) Identify obstacles to private sector initiatives and citizen participation and develop resources and systems which not only eliminate such obstacles but which also provide new incentives to encourage citizens and the private sector to volunteer and/or undertake new community service initiatives; (10) Directly administer those statewide volunteer programs which are currently administered within the Department of Health and Social Services and any other such volunteer program which may subsequently be assigned to this Department by the Governor or the General Assembly; (11) Serve as the State's liaison to the Federal ACTION Agency and to other appropriate national and state organizations which relate to this section; and (12) Assume such other powers, duties and functions as the Secretary may assign which are in keeping with this section and not otherwise inconsistent with the law.68 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  3;  69 Del. Laws, c. 114, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7914A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7914A. The Governor's Commission on Community and Volunteer Services.

§ 7914A. The Governor's Commission on Community and Volunteer Services. (a) The Governor's Commission on Community and Volunteer Services is established and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Administrator of the State Office of Volunteerism and shall consider matters relating to volunteer services in this State and such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, the Director of the Division of State Service Centers or the Administrator of the State Office of Volunteerism. The Governor's Commission on Community and Volunteer Services merges the functions and representation of the Governor's Council on Volunteer Services with the Delaware Community Service Commission. The Commission may study, research, plan and advise the Administrator, the Director, the Secretary and the Governor on matters it deems appropriate to enable the State Office of Volunteerism to function in the best possible manner. (b) The Governor's Commission on Community and Volunteer Services shall be composed of 15-25 voting members, to include:  (1) One representative from each of the committees which serve in an advisory capacity to the volunteer programs that are directly administered by the State Office of Volunteerism; and (2) Up to 22 representatives reflecting the broad diversity of the State, including members from the public sector, the private nonprofit sector and the business community. (c) Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Governor in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 12501. The initial terms of the members shall be staggered. Seven members shall be appointed for an initial term of 3 years, 7 members shall be appointed for an initial term of 2 years, and 3 members shall be appointed for an initial term of 1 year. Thereafter, all terms shall be for 3 years. Members shall be eligible for reappointment to no more than 2 additional consecutive terms. (d) Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Commission, to the extent that funds are available therefor and in accordance with state law. (e) A chairperson of the Commission shall be chosen by the members of the Commission from among its members and shall serve in that capacity for a term of 1 year and shall be eligible for reelection to not more than 2 additional consecutive terms. (f) Any vacancy among the members of the Commission shall be filled by the Governor for the balance of the unexpired term. Unexcused absence by a Commission member from either 3 consecutive meetings or any 4 out of 12 consecutive meetings shall constitute an executed resignation from the Commission by a member. 64 Del. Laws, c. 313, §  3;  68 Del. Laws, c. 149, §§  4, 5;  71 Del. Laws, c. 305, §§  1-6;  74 Del. Laws, c. 313, §§  1-9;
29 DE Code § 7915A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7915A. Appointments to advisory commissions, boards and committees involved with the elderly.

§ 7915A. Appointments to advisory commissions, boards and committees involved with the elderly. The Governor, when making appointments to any advisory commission, board or committee, created by this chapter, which does or may have jurisdiction over or advisory status with state assisted activities for the elderly, shall appoint at least 1 senior citizen. For the purpose of this section a senior citizen shall be a person who was 62 years of age or more on his or her last birthday. 63 Del. Laws, c. 102, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;