Pennsylvania Statutes Title 72 P.S. Taxation and Fiscal Affairs § 205-B. Responsibilities of secretary

(a) Award of grants and contracts.--The secretary shall award grants and contracts only from among those recommended by the board to qualified associations in this Commonwealth and governmental agencies in order to plan, establish or conduct programs in cancer control and prevention, cancer education and training and cancer research.  The secretary may request additional recommendations from the board.

(b) Assistance to board.--The secretary shall provide such staff, information and other assistance as the secretary may deem necessary for the completion of the board's responsibilities.  The staff shall be responsible to the secretary.