EXECUTIVE ORDERS

administer such operating funds as the Council is entitled
to under Section 222 of the Act:

(1)  The Governor's Office [for Children and Youth] with
the advice of the chairman of the Council, may hire a staff
person(s)) to provide such support and perform such duties
as deemed appropriate. The staff to the Council will report
to the Director of OPERATIONS FOR the Governor's Office [for
Children and Youth]; and

(2)  The Governor's Office [for Children and Youth] may
provide the Council with such additional staff support,
services and technical assistance as necessary and as
provided in the State budget.

F. This Executive Order is effective immediately.

EXECUTIVE ORDER OF JANUARY 29, 1988

01.01.1988.02

STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON NUTRITION

WHEREAS, The health and well being of a significant number of
Marylanders is threatened by malnutrition and poor dietary
habits; and

WHEREAS, There is considerable evidence that poor diet is a
contributing factor in the development of a number of
illnesses including cancer, hypertension and cardiovascular
disease and that as much as one-third of health care
expenditures can be attributed to poor nutrition; and

WHEREAS, There is a need to educate and provide information to
all Marylanders on the importance of good nutrition and
dietary habits; and

WHEREAS, There are four major State agencies and numerous local
public and private organizations providing approximately
$300 million of food and nutrition services; and

WHEREAS, Greater coordination among the various public and
private agencies could significantly enhance the
effectiveness of Maryland's food and nutrition services, as
well as maximize participation in Federal food programs; and

WHEREAS, There is a need to develop a comprehensive State policy
on food and nutrition services;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE

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