Section 15-2-005 - GOVERNANCE005.01SUFFICIENT STAFFING. An Area Agency on Aging must provide for the employment of sufficient staff to carry out its approved plan and budget.005.02PLAN AND BUDGET APPROVAL. An Area Agency on Aging must submit a budget to the State Unit on Aging no later than May 1 of each year.005.03THIRD-PARTY SERVICES APPROVAL. An Area Agency on Aging must approve appropriate subawards, contracts and agreements that are necessary to carry out its functions005.04ADVISORY COUNCIL CONSULATATION. An Area Agency on Aging must establish and consult with an area advisory council on needs, services and policies affecting older persons in the area.005.05ADVISORY COUNCIL BYLAWS. The advisory council must establish bylaws specifying its role and function, number and selection of members, and term of membership and frequency of meetings. The council must meet at least quarterly.005.06COMPOSITION OF COUNCIL. The advisory council may include a representative of developmental disability organizations within the planning and service area. The council must include individuals and representatives of community organizations to enhance the leadership role of the Area Agency on Aging in developing community-based systems of services. The advisory council must be made up of: (A) More than 50 percent older persons, including minority individuals who are participants or who are eligible to participate in programs under this Title;(B) Representatives of older persons;(C) Representatives of health care provider organizations, including providers of veterans' health care, if appropriate;(D) Representatives of supportive services providers' organizations;(E) Persons with leadership experience in the private and voluntary sectors;(F) Local elected officials; and15 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 005
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