The powers and duties of the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board are to:
(1) annually assess the effects of diabetes mellitus in South Carolina, and the status of education, clinical research, and translation of new diabetes treatment methods in South Carolina;
(2) oversee all operations of the Center of Excellence Advisory Committees, and the Diabetes Outreach Council including:
(a) reviewing annual reports;
(b) establishing annual budgets;
(c) setting annual priorities;
(3) make annual budget requests to the General Assembly to support the activities of the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board;
(4) conduct diabetes surveillance activities including:
(a) obtaining data and maintaining a statewide data base
(b) analyzing data and reviewing trends on mortality and morbidity in diabetes;
(c) developing means to and disseminating important data to professionals and the public;
(d) developing proposals for grant funding.
(5) submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly;
(6) other activities necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.