Sec. 4. Department's powers and duties.
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Sec. 4. Department's powers and duties. The Director of the Department shall establish a system of licensure for Community Living Facilities, in accordance with this Act, for the purposes of:
(1)Protecting the health, welfare and safety of residents;
(2)Insuring the provision of appropriate programming and support services for residents to promote their independence, personal growth, self-respect and ability to function in a more independent living arrangement;
(3)Insuring that the sites selected for Community Living Facilities enable residents to participate in community activities;
(4)Protecting residents' rights;
(5)Maintaining the integrity of communities by requiring regular monitoring and inspection of Community Living Facilities; insuring that minimum program and physical plant standards are maintained; and prohibiting the concentration of Community Living Facilities in residential neighborhoods.