Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 81.djvu/753

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PUBLIC LAW 90-222-DEC. 23, 1967

where feasible, the contributions of the private sector, needed to eliminate poverty in this countrj within alternative periods of time. Such plan shall include estimates of the funds necessary to finance all relevant programs authorized by this and other Acts, and any new programs which may be necessary to eliminate poverty in this country, and it shall include recommendations for such new programs. The plan shall be presented to the Congress and updated on an annual basis. "COOPERATION OF FEDERAL AGENCIES

"SEC. 633. (a) Federal agencies administering programs related to this Act shall— " (1) cooperate with the Director and with the Council in carrying out their duties and responsibilities; and "(2) carry out their programs and exercise their functions so as to assist in carrying out the provisions and purposes of this Act, to the fullest extent permitted by other applicable law. " (b) The Council and the Director may call upon Federal agencies to supply statistical data, program reports, and other materials as they deem necessary to discharge their responsibilities under this Act. "(c) The President may direct that particular programs and functions, including the expenditure of funds, of Federal agencies shall be carried out, to the extent not inconsistent with other applicable law, in conjunction with or in support of programs authorized under this Act. "COMBINATIONS AMONG PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

"SEC. 634. I n order to encourage efficiencies, close unnecessary service gaps, and generally promote more effective administration, the Director shall require, to the fullest extent feasible, that projects or programs assisted under this Act be carried on so as to supplement one another, or where appropriate other related programs or projects, and be included within or otherwise carried on in combination with community action programs. I n the case of other programs related to this Act, the heads of the Federal agencies responsible for those programs shall, to the extent permitted by law, similarly provide assistance for projects and activities in a manner which encourages combinations with other related projects and activities where appropriate, and with community action programs. The Economic Opportunity Council shall, in carrying out its responsibilities under this part, make a continuing review of the operation of this section with a view to (1) determining particular groups of programs which, because of their objectives, or similarities in target groups or areas, are especially appropriate for combined or closely coordinated operation at the State or local level, and making recommendations accordingly to the President or appropriate Federal officials; (2) evaluating Federal agency procedures for carrying out this section, and developing or recommending additional or common procedures, as appropriate; and (3) determining whether, and to what extent, consolidations of Federal programs may be justified and making recommendations respecting such consolidations to the Director and the President. "INFORMATION CENTER

"SEC. 635. (a) The Director shall establish and operate an information center for the purpose of insuring that maximum use is made of Federal programs related to this Act and that information concerning those programs and other relevant information is readily available to 85-622 0-68—48

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