[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR98.10] [Page 539-540] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 98--CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND--Table of Contents Subpart B--General Application Procedures Sec. 98.10 Lead Agency responsibilities. The Lead Agency, as designated by the chief executive officer of the State (or by the appropriate Tribal leader or applicant), shall: [[Page 540]] (a) Administer the CCDF program, directly or through other governmental or non-governmental agencies, in accordance with Sec. 98.11; (b) Apply for funding under this part, pursuant to Sec. 98.13; (c) Consult with appropriate representatives of local government in developing a Plan to be submitted to the Secretary pursuant to Sec. 98.14(b); (d) Hold at least one public hearing in accordance with Sec. 98.14(c); and (e) Coordinate CCDF services pursuant to Sec. 98.12.