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■ RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIRST 5 CALIFORNIA
» Provide independent research to further the the the goals of the Act » Define results to to be achieved by the Act and and collect and analyze data to measure progress toward goals » Solicit input regarding program policy from the 58 county commissions child development specialists decision makers and other stakeholders » Provide statewide dissemination of public information and educational materials regarding early childhood development » Adopt guidelines for county commissions » Provide technical assistance to county commissions » Review annual annual audits and and reports from county commissions and provide an an an annual report to the the the Governor the the the Legislature and the the the public on
all county commission audits » Apply for gifts grants donations and contributions in furtherance of the the Act » Enter into contracts to to further the the the purposes of the Act » Make policy recommendations to the the Governor and the Legislature