N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-38
Family support planning councils shall be established on a regional basis and shall work to expand and establish family support services in their region. Family support planning councils shall provide an opportunity for the public to express comments and share concerns and grievances. The councils shall be comprised of no more than 11 members; each of whom shall be either a family member of a person with a developmental disability or a person with a developmental disability. Council members shall serve without compensation beyond reimbursement for reasonable transportation, child care and other costs related to serving on the council. The councils shall monitor the implementation of the system and provide recommendations to the coordinator regarding family support services. Each council shall, at least annually, submit a report, in writing, to the Commissioner of Human Services.
N.J.S. § 30:6D-38