Sec. 5.
The office of services to the aging is created within the department of management and budget. The office shall exercise its powers and functions, including the functions of budgeting and procurement and management-related functions, as an autonomous entity, independent of the director of the department of management and budget. The governor shall appoint a director of the office by and with the advice and consent of the senate. The director shall be exempt from the state classified civil service. The director shall receive compensation as provided by the legislature. The director shall serve as a special assistant to the governor on the problems of aging and older persons. The director or a designee of the director shall serve as office liaison to the commission.
History: 1981, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Dec. 15, 1981 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties of director of office of services to the aging to the executive director of the aging and adult services agency, and abolishment of the position of director of office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)
Section 400.581 - Short Title.
Section 400.582 - Definitions.
Section 400.584 - Duties of Commission.
Section 400.586 - Office of Services to the Aging; Duties.
Section 400.586b - Report; Applicability of Section.
Section 400.586c - Volunteer Service Credit Program.
Section 400.586d-400.586f - Repealed. 1988, Act 235, Eff. Apr. 1, 1990.
Section 400.586h - Local or Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs; Requirements.
Section 400.586j - Retaliation or Discrimination as Misdemeanor; Unlawful Conduct; Fine.
Section 400.587 - Office of Services to the Aging; Interagency Agreements.
Section 400.588 - Conduct of Commission Business at Public Meeting; Notice.
Section 400.589b - Senior Care Respite Fund; Distribution of Money; Administrative Costs.
Section 400.592 - Review of Functions, Responsibilities, and Performance of Office and Commission.
Section 400.593 - Transfer of Equipment, Records, and Supplies to Commission and Office.