Article 2. Administration of California Health And Safety Code >> Division 107. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.

The office shall constitute the sole agency of the state for the following purposes:
  (a) Making an inventory of existing hospitals, surveying the need for construction of hospitals, and developing a program of hospital construction as provided in Article 3 (commencing with Section 129475) of this chapter.
  (b) Developing and administering a state plan for the construction of public and other nonprofit hospitals as provided in Article 3 (commencing with Section 129475) of this chapter.

In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the department shall:
  (a) Require reports, make inspections and investigations, and prescribe regulations as the department deems necessary.
  (b) Provide methods of administration, appoint personnel, and take other action as may be necessary to comply with the requirements of the federal act, this chapter, and the regulations thereunder.
  (c) Make an annual report to the Governor and to the Legislature on activities and expenditures pursuant to this chapter, including recommendations for additional legislation as the director considers appropriate to furnish adequate hospital, clinic, and similar facilities to the people of this state.

The California Health Policy and Data Advisory Commission shall advise and consult with the department in carrying out the administration of this chapter and succeeds to and is vested with the functions, authority and responsibility of the Advisory Hospital Council and the Health Planning Council. Any reference in any code to the Advisory Hospital Council or to the Health Planning Council shall be deemed a reference to the California Health Policy and Data Advisory Commission.