Sec. 9. (1) The department shall administer this act and shall require reports, establish procedures, make inspections, and conduct investigations pursuant to law to enforce the requirements of this act and the rules promulgated under this act. (2) The department shall provide advice and technical assistance to facilities covered by this act to assist facilities in meeting the requirements of this act and the rules promulgated under this act. The department shall offer consultation, upon request, in developing methods for the improvement of service. The department shall cooperate with other state departments and agencies and local units of government in administering this act. (3) The department shall provide education to the public regarding the requirements of this act through the ongoing use of mass media and other methods.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.709
Administration of act; reports, procedures, inspections, and investigations; advice and technical assistance; consultations; cooperation with other agencies; education of public
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case City of Livonia v. Department of Social Services (1985)
Most recently applied in City of Livonia v. Department of Social Services (November 1985)
1979, Act 218, Eff
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