Section 44-39-30 - Powers and duties of boardThe 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.1994 Act No. 497, Part II, Section 46A.