The San Benito County Board of Supervisors established an IHSS advisory committee in compliance with the Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code §§ 12301.3—12301.6. The IHSS Advisory Committee shall meet the following membership and responsibility requirements:
(A) Membership.
(1) The IHSS Advisory Committee shall be comprised of not more than 11 individuals. No less than 50% of the membership of the advisory committee shall be individuals who are current or past users of personal assistance services paid for through public or private funds or as recipients of services under this article.
(2) Prior to the appointment of members to a committee, the county’s Board of Supervisors shall solicit recommendations for qualified members through a fair and open process that includes the provision of reasonable written notice to, and reasonable response time by, members of the general public and interested persons and organizations. The term of office for each member shall be for a three- year staggered term.
(B) Responsibility. The IHSS Advisory Committee shall provide ongoing advice and recommendations regarding in-home supportive services to the county’s Board of Supervisors, any administrative body in the county that is related to the delivery and administration of in-home supportive services, and the governing body and administrative agency of the Public Authority, non-profit consortium, contractor and public employees.
(1966 Code, § 5F-5) (Ord. 759, § 2)