217.020. Department's powers and duties.
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217.020. Department's powers and duties. — The department shall:
(1)Supervise and control programs assigned to it and any of its divisions by the general assembly;
(2)Have the authority to sue and be sued;
(3)Advise, consult and cooperate with other state agencies, local governmental units, private entities, other states and interstate and interlocal agencies in developing and implementing programs to fulfill the department's responsibilities.
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(L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 3, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408)