2011 California Code
Welfare and Institutions Code
DIVISION 8.5. MELLO-GRANLUND OLDER CALIFORNIANS ACT [9000 - 9757.5]
ARTICLE 2. General Provisions
Section 9710.5

(a) The Legislature finds and declares as follows:

(1) The position of State Ombudsman is extremely important to the successful coordination of ombudsman services at the local level.

(2) The position of State Ombudsman requires both an extensive background in social or health services programs, and an ability to manage and motivate individuals and groups.

(3) Remuneration for the position of State Ombudsman should be commensurate with the demands of the position.

(b) The Legislature, therefore, encourages the Director of the California Department of Aging, to do all of the following:

(1) Provide widespread notification of the availability of the position of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman in order to reach the greatest number of qualified candidates and hire the most capable individual for the position.

(2) Within 10 days of the occurrence of a vacancy, publicly announce the vacancy and solicit candidates for the position.

(3) Within 30 days of the occurrence of a vacancy, convene a meeting with the advisory council established by Section 9740, for the purpose of obtaining the advice, consultation, and recommendations of the council regarding the selection of a candidate.

(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 943, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)