[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 45CFR1321.57]

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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
 
CHAPTER XIII--OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
                           AND HUMAN SERVICES
 
PART 1321--GRANTS TO STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON AGING--Table of Contents
 
                 Subpart C--Area Agency Responsibilities
 
Sec. 1321.57  Area agency advisory council.

    (a) Functions of council. The area agency shall establish an 
advisory council. The council shall carry out advisory functions which 
further the area agency's mission of developing and coordinating 
community-based systems of services for all older persons in the 
planning and service area. The council shall advise the agency relative 
to:
    (1) Developing and administering the area plan;
    (2) Conducting public hearings;
    (3) Representing the interest of older persons; and
    (4) Reviewing and commenting on all community policies, programs and 
actions which affect older persons with the intent of assuring maximum 
coordination and responsiveness to older persons.
    (b) Composition of council. The council shall include individuals 
and representatives of community organizations who will help to enhance 
the leadership role of the area agency in developing community-based 
systems of services. The advisory council shall be made up of:
    (1) More than 50 percent older persons, including minority 
individuals who are participants or who are eligible to participate in 
programs under this part;
    (2) Representatives of older persons;
    (3) Representatives of health care provider organizations, including 
providers of veterans' health care (if appropriate);
    (4) Representatives of supportive services providers organizations;
    (5) Persons with leadership experience in the private and voluntary 
sectors;

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    (6) Local elected officials; and
    (7) The general public.
    (c) Review by advisory council. The area agency shall submit the 
area plan and amendments for review and comment to the advisory council 
before it is transmitted to the State agency for approval.