[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

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.