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TRANSPORTATION FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED* <br /> Support an appropriation of state funds to provide additional <br /> transportation services for the elderly and disabled. <br /> *Annual Conference Resolution provided: <br /> " NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the North Carolina Association <br /> of County. Commissioners respectfully urges the Governor of the State <br /> of North Carolina to direct the Secretary of the North Carolina <br /> Department of Human Resources to. make available to the various <br /> counties of the State of North Carolina for 'implementation of the <br /> Consent Order monetary resources in an amount equal to the State of = <br /> North Carolina' s fair share of the operation of this program" (The_ _ - <br /> resolutign addressed only medicaid transportation, whereas the goal <br /> addresses all transportation services for the elderly and disabled.) <br /> (Full text of Resolution included in your packet_) <br /> CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES <br /> Seek increased state funding of child protective' services,, increasing <br /> both the number of counties receiving funds and the amounts available <br /> to counties. <br /> ADOPTION CONSENT <br /> Support legislation to amend the adoption statutes to require the <br /> consent of the Director of Social Services before separation of a <br /> child under the age of six months from the custodial parent for <br /> purposes of adoption. <br /> MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT <br /> Support legislation to expand Medicaid reimburseament to case <br /> management services. <br /> STATE MALPRACTICE COVERAGE <br /> Seek legislation which would provide legal defense for and limit the <br /> liability of physicians working in public health clinics.. <br /> DEFENSE FOR SANITARIANS <br /> Support legislation to provide for the defense of local health <br /> department sanitarians enforcing state public health rules.. <br /> MIGRANT HEALTH FACILITY INSPECTIONS <br /> Seek an appropriation of additional funds to aid local health <br /> departments in inspection of facilities for migrant laborers. <br />