Illinois Statutes Chapter 305. Public Aid § 5/12-19.5. Advisory functions; reports

§ 12-19.5. Advisory functions; reports. The County Welfare Services Committee shall advise the County Department in relation to the administration of its functions and duties. The Committee shall also advise the Illinois Department on all matters pertaining to public aid in the county, recommend the development of community welfare programs it may deem necessary and stimulate community interest in these programs and their proper organization, survey economic and social welfare conditions and employment opportunities, and perform any other duties as the Illinois Department may prescribe.

The Committee shall submit to the Illinois Department periodic reports of its activities, findings, and recommendations at the times and in the manner as the Department may direct.

The Committee shall review the quality of services provided to recipients of and applicants for assistance and other social services and the quality of relations between recipients and applicants and employees of the Illinois Department and County Departments. The Committee shall report annually to the Illinois Department its findings in these matters and its recommendations for improvement.