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CABINET-LEVEL AGENCIES
The Department of Aging was created by the General
Assembly in June of 1978, with the passage of Act 70. This
Cabinet-level state agency was established to advance the
well-being of Pennsylvanias older citizens; to affect coordi-
nation in the administration of federal and state aging pro-
grams; and to promote the creation and growth of organiza-
tions designed to maximize independence and involvement
of older Pennsylvanians.
ADMINISTRATION
Executive Office The Secretary of Aging is the chief exec-
utive officer of the Department. The Deputy Secretary of
Aging is responsible for the Departments day-to-day admin-
istration, consumer education, and public information. The
Director of the Office of Program Management is responsible
for the entire spectrum of aging program maintenance and
development as well as contracting and management with
the Aging Network. The Secretary also has an executive staff
comprised of a Chief Counsel, Legislative Liaison, Executive
Director of Intra-Governmental Long-Term Care Council, and
Director of Office of Policy.
Bureau of Administrative Services Responsible for
developing internal departmental-administrative policy and
providing and supervising supportive services for the Depart-
ment of Aging. These administrative services include: per-
sonnel management, fiscal management, office services, and
information systems.
Bureau of Pharmaceutical Assistance Administers the
Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE)
and PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) Programs. It
directs the computerized operations of a private contractor
for enrollment of eligible persons, claims processing, and
third-party liability recoupments. In addition to oversight and
monitoring responsibilities for the program, the Bureau staff
coordinates utilization review efforts and investigates fraud
and abuse by providers and participants. The Bureau has
additional responsibility for the fair hearings and appeals
process and drug education programs. The PACE program
also serves as the administrative/fiscal agent for several
other Commonwealth-sponsored prescription drug reim-
bursement programs the General Assistance Program and
the Special Pharmaceutical Benefit Program in the Depart-
ment of Public Welfare and the Renal Dialysis Program in the
Department of Health.
Bureau of Home and Community-Based Services Pro-
vides direction to the Aging Network in the areas of managed
care, community-based services, program policy and regula-
tion, field consultation and technical assistance, and moni-
toring of performance. All program maintenance and
development activities are carried out in this Bureau which
provides guidance and direction in terms of current programs
and new program initiatives. All program policy directives
and regulations are promulgated to the Aging Network from
this Bureau. This Bureau also houses the Field Consultation
Division which provides on-site guidance and direction of a
clinical and programmatic nature to the Aging Network.
Bureau of Contracts and Management Responsible for
maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of the services
provided through the Aging Services Network to older Penn-
sylvanians by managing and monitoring the contracting
process (Block Grant, Options, Family Caregiver, Apprise,
etc.) with the Aging Network. This Bureau serves as an
important communications link with the Aging Network by
providing information and direction to the field on all issues
dealing with the contracting process at the state and local
level. This Bureau is also responsible for the review and
analyses of program data used in the evaluation of program
effectiveness and to identify areas which warrant special
inquiry. Another important function of this Bureau is the
licensing of Older Adult Daily Living Centers.
Pennsylvania Council on Aging Appointed by the Gov-
ernor with approval by the Senate. Consists of 21 persons, at
least 11 of whom shall be 60 years of age or older. It also
includes five Regional Councils, each composed of 15
members, who assist the Council in fulfilling its responsibil-
ities. The Council assists the Secretary of Aging in the prepa-
ration of the State Plan; evaluates the level and quality of
programs for the aging; holds public hearings on matters
affecting the aging; and consults with the Secretary of Aging
on the operation of the Department.
Appointed
SECRETARIES OF AGING
Since 1979
Gorham L. Black Jr................................... Feb. 27, 1979
EXECUTIVE
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CABINET-LEVEL AGENCIES
DEPARTMENT OF AGING
5th Floor, Forum Place
555 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1919
RICHARD BROWDIE
Secretary, Department of Aging
Richard Browdie, born Aug. 26, 1947, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Abraham S. and Mary Har-
ris Browdie; Erie Acad. H.S., 1965; Allegheny Coll. (B.A.), sociology, 1969; Gannon Univ.
(M.B.A.), 1983; frmr. chief planner, rural planner, rural caseworker, Grtr. Erie Com. Action
Comm.; dir., Erie Co. Area Agency on Aging; bur. dir., Pa. Dept. of Aging; dep. exec. dir., Phila.
Corp. for Aging; dep. sec., Pa. Dept. of Aging; exec. dir., Natl. Assn. of Area Agencies on Aging;
bd. mem., exec. comm., pres., Amer. Soc. on Aging; mem., Gerontological Soc. of Amer.;
apptd. Secretary, Department of Aging, Feb. 6, 1995; married Nancy E. Ronan Browdie; 2 chil-
dren: Megan, Caitlin.
CONTENTS
CABINET LEVEL AGENCIES Alma R. Jacobs........................................ Jan. 2, 1985
Linda M. Rhodes...................................... Jan. 20, 1987
Sharon Alexander-Keilly............................ June 21, 1994
* Richard Browdie....................................... Feb. 6, 1995
Deputy Secretaries
Hugh H. Jones ......................................... Apr. 1, 1979
William A. Hawkins .................................. Jan. 28, 1985
Mary Ann Meloy....................................... Feb. 10, 1986
Richard Browdie....................................... Mar. 9, 1987
Sharon Alexander-Keilly............................ Aug. 11, 1992
Denise Illig Robison ................................. May 1, 1995
* Lori Gerhard ............................................. Apr. 9, 2001
* Incumbent
THE PENNSYLVANIA MANUAL
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
2301 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408
SAMUEL E. HAYES JR.
Secretary, Department of Agriculture
Samuel E. Hayes Jr., born Sept. 3, 1940, son of Samuel and Helen Hayes; Tyrone Area H.S.;
Penn State Univ. Coll. of Agric., agric. educ., 1964; Penn State Univ. (M.Ed.), 1965; U.S. Army,
Vietnam War, Bronze Star; Pa. House of Rep., 1970-92; Maj. Leader, Maj. & Min. Whip, Min.
Caucus Chmn.; bd. mem., Huntingdon Co. Agric. Assn., Agric. Law Ctr., Farmland Preserv.;
mem., Huntingdon Co. Fair, Warriors Mark Grange, Pa. Farm Bur., State Bd. of Educ., Animal
Health & Diagnostic Comm., County Fair Adv. Bd., Farm Show Comm., Hardwoods Dev. Cncl.,
State Conserv. Comm., Amer. Legion, VFW; hon. doc. of Laws, Juniata Coll.; awds.: Pa. Retail-
ers Assn. Lawmaker of the Yr., Penn State Univ. Alumni Fellow, Pa. 4-H Alumni Awd., Natl. 4-
H Awd. Hon. FFA Keystone Farmer Awd., Hon. Amer. Farmer Awd., Hon. Co. Agent, Chapel of
4 Chaplains Humanitarian Awd., Pa. Rural Electric Coop. Man of the Yr., Pa. Livestock Assn.
Livestock Hall of Fame; apptd. Secretary, Department of Agriculture, May 12, 1997; married
Elizabeth Hayes; 3 children: Samuel III, Lee Hamilton, Erick Paul Madison.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture was estab-
lished in 1895 as an administrative agency of the executive
branch of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Secretary
of Agriculture is charged with encouraging and promoting
agriculture and related industries throughout the Common-
wealth.
The Department of Agriculture provides a full range of
services to farmers and consumers, many of which are man-
dated by state law. These services are provided by employ-
ees working at its Harrisburg headquarters and seven
regional offices around the state.
The agencys mission is accomplished through three
major program areas: consumer protection, market develop-
ment and promotion, and farmland preservation.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
The Secretary, appointed by the Governor, with the con-
sent of the State Senate, administers and maintains executive
authority over all phases of departmental activities. The Sec-
retary serves as Chairman of the Farm Products Show Com-
mission, Animal Health Commission, Agricultural Land
Condemnation Approval Board, and State Agricultural Land
Preservation Board, and is a member of various other boards
and councils, including the Chesapeake Bay Executive Coun-
cil.
Legal Office Advises staff members on legal matters and
is responsible to the General Counsel for legal opinions on
existing laws, reviewing legislation, and pending regulations.
Legislative Relations Coordinates the Departments leg-
islative program and assigns priorities and responsibilities
for specific legislation.
Press Office Handles news media releases and contacts,
speech writing, photographic services, special events, publi-
cations, research, and electronic communications.
Animal Health and Diagnostic Commission Created by
Act 148 of 1988, to oversee animal health problems, direct
research dollars, coordinate laboratories, and advise on ani-
mal health policy.
State Conservation Commission Ensures the wise use
of Pennsylvanias natural resources and protects and restores
the natural environment through the conservation of its soil,
water, and related resources. It provides program and policy
leadership and support to conservati