§ 73-060. ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The County's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee was established by the Sutter County Board of Supervisors in accordance with the requirements of Welfare and Institutions Code section 12301.6(b)(3)(C). The existing IHSS Advisory Committee shall serve as the advisory committee to the Authority and shall fulfill the roles and responsibilities required by Welfare and Institutions Code section 12301.6.

The IHSS Advisory Committee will be composed of nine members at least 50% of whom are current or past clients of personal assistance services paid for through public or private funds and shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The term of service shall be three years, but any member may request consideration to be reappointed to the Advisory Committee for additional terms.

Membership on the IHSS Advisory Committee shall be as follows:

(1)

Five members to be current or previous users of personal assistance services.

(2)

One member to be a current or past provider of IHSS Services.

(3)

One member to be an advocate for seniors or persons with disabilities.

(4)

One member to be from Sutter County Staff.

(5)

One member to be from a Community Based Organization involved in home care.