Rule 37.41.116 - AREA AGENCY ADVISORY COUNCIL(1) Pursuant to applicable provisions of section 306 of the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3026, each area agency shall establish an advisory council to provide guidance and advice to the agency in the following areas: (a) developing and administering the area plan and operations conducted under the plan;(b) conducting public hearings or focus groups when needed, to gather input on aging services from older adults and community members;(c) representing the interests of older adults in the planning and service area; and(d) reviewing and providing comment on community policies and programs affecting older adults.(2) The composition of the advisory council shall meet the requirements of 45 CFR § 1321.63(b). The department adopts and incorporates by reference 45 CFR § 1321.63(b), as amended February 14, 2023, which sets forth the composition requirements for advisory councils under the Older Americans Act. A copy of this regulation may be obtained at https://www.ecfr.gov/ or by contacting the Department of Public Health and Human Service, Senior and Long Term Care Division, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, MT 59604-4210.(3) The advisory council shall meet, at a minimum, twice each year.(4) To promote transparency and community involvement, the area agency shall provide public notice of advisory council meetings at least three days prior to the meeting date. Notices shall be posted at local senior centers or congregate meal sites within the planning and service area.(5) The area agency shall provide necessary staff and assistance to support the advisory council in fulfilling its responsibilities effectively.Mont. Admin. r. 37.41.116
NEW, 1980 MAR p. 1098, Eff. 3/28/80; READOPT, 1983 MAR p. 740, Eff. 7/1/83; TRANS, from Dept. of SRS, 1987 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 7/1/87; TRANS, from DFS, 1998 MAR p. 2279; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1884, Eff. 7/27/2024AUTH: 52-3-406, MCA; IMP: 52-3-402, 52-3-404, MCA