The area agency shall:

(1) hold a public hearing on the area plan and any amendments to the area plan;

(2) give at least 14 days notice to older persons, public officials and other interested parties of the times, dates, and locations of the public hearings; and

(3) submit the area plan and amendments to:

(a) the area advisory council for review and comment;

(b) the state grant clearinghouse in the governor's office of budget and program planning for review and comment;

(c) the division for approval.