Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 5.1 - Purpose and authority(a) This chapter sets forth procedures to be followed by the Department and area agencies on aging regarding the preference to be afforded persons 60 years of age or older in recruitment, selection and training for positions in the Department and area agencies on aging.(b) This chapter is adopted under the act and section 14 of the act of June 20, 1978 (P. L. 477, No. 70) and in conformity with the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 3001-3057g) and 45 CFR Part 1321 (relating to grants for state and community programs on aging) in order to assure the continued eligibility of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions for Federal grants-in-aid.