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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
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Subtitle I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
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Chapter 531. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
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Subchapter B. POWERS AND DUTIES |
Sec. 531.0571. VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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(a) The executive commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee composed of the following members:
(1) a representative of the Department of Aging and Disability Services;
(2) a representative of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services;
(3) a representative of the Department of State Health Services;
(4) a representative of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature;
(5) a representative of an area agency on aging;
(6) a representative of United Ways of Texas;
(7) a home health provider;
(8) an assisted living provider;
(9) a nursing home provider;
(10) a representative of Texas CASA;
(11) a licensed gerontologist; and
(12) a representative of AARP.
(b) The advisory committee shall advise the executive commissioner on the development of the volunteer advocate program for the elderly developed under Section 531.057, including reviewing and commenting on:
(1) program design and selection of any pilot sites operated under the program;
(2) the volunteer advocate training curriculum;
(3) requests for oversight requirements for any pilot projects operated under the program;
(4) evaluation of any pilot projects operated under the program;
(5) requirements for periodic reports to the elderly individual or the individual's designated caregiver and providers of health care or other services; and
(6) other issues as requested by the executive commissioner.
(b-1) Expired.
(c) The commission shall provide the advisory committee with the staff support necessary to allow the committee to fulfill its duties.
(d) A member of the advisory committee serves without compensation but is entitled to a per diem allowance and reimbursement at rates established for state employees for travel expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties.
(e) Expenses under Subsection (d) shall be paid from existing appropriations to the commission but may not exceed $50,000 per year.
(f) Chapter 2110 does not apply to the advisory committee.