Subchapter V. POLICY AND PLANNING
Sec.
1.261. Establishment.
1.262. Responsibilities.
1.263. Grants and contracts.
1.264. Director.
1.265. Rescission.
Source The provisions of this Subchapter V adopted by Executive Order No. 1979-13, dated September 18, 1979, effective October 6, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 3360, unless otherwise noted.
§ 1.261. Establishment.
The Governor’s Office of Policy and Planning was established in 1971 and is hereby continued as the central planning agency of the Commonwealth.
§ 1.262. Responsibilities.
The Office shall be charged with the following responsibilities:
(1) Preparing plans and policy recommendations for the orderly and coordinated development of the State.
(2) Coordinating and facilitating planning by and among State agencies necessary for the orderly accomplishment of State plans and policies.
(3) Continuously surveying and reviewing the accomplishments of State government in achieving the goals and objectives set forth in State plans and policies.
(4) Consulting with other agencies in determining the feasibility of any policy, plan or program under consideration.
(5) Conducting and coordinating such research as may be necessary and desirable to develop and implement effective and efficient State policies.
(6) Conducting studies and analyses of the actual or potential effects, both short and long-term, of present or proposed State policies.
(7) Assisting in the review of Federal actions and developments affecting State plans and programs.
(8) Serving as the central agency and clearinghouse to collect and disseminate ideas and information bearing on public policy problems.
(9) Exercising such other functions as may be necessary to accomplish its duties.
§ 1.263. Grants and contracts.
The Office shall have authority to apply for, receive, administer and use any grants or other financial assistance that the Federal government and other public or private sources shall make available for the purposes of carrying out its responsibilities, and to contract with Federal, State, local or other public agencies and qualified private persons or agencies.
§ 1.264. Director.
The Governor shall appoint a Director who shall determine the staffing requirements of the Office in accordance with procedures of the Office of Budget and Administration.
§ 1.265. Rescission.
Executive Order 1978-17 is hereby rescinded and powers, duties and resources available to the Office of State Planning and Development are hereby transferred to the Office of Policy and Planning.
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