2011 California Code
Welfare and Institutions Code
DIVISION 4.5. SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED [4500 - 4868]
ARTICLE 6. Area Boards on Developmental Disabilities
Section 4545
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities shall periodically conduct a thorough review of the geographic boundaries served by area boards to determine whether existing area board boundaries should be changed, or additional area boards should be established to more effectively implement this division. In conducting this review, the state council shall seek input from area boards, persons with developmental disabilities, family members, service providers, advocates, and other interested parties. Prior to recommending the establishment of new geographic boundaries, the state council shall hold a public hearing within any existing area board geographic area affected by the proposed change. The state council shall submit to the Governor and the Legislature any recommendations for changes in area board boundaries or recommendations that additional area boards be established. Any area board established after January 1, 2003, shall nominate a member to be appointed by the Governor as a voting member of the state council pursuant to Section 4521.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 676, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2003.)
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