The Transition of Area Boards

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It has been almost 20 months since the Area Boards and State Council joined as partners in developing a stronger voice for families and consumers with developmental disabilities in California.

According to the Legislature and the Lanterman Act Section 4548 (m) "It is the intent of the Legislature that areaboards shall maintain local discretion in conducting their advocacy activities. The state council shall not direct the advocacy activities of the area baords, except when specifically authorized by law, or when necessary to ensure compliance with federal requirements".

Section 4553 (a) " The Legislature finds and decalres that the advocacy, coordinating, appeals, and other related functions of area boards cannot be effectively provided unless area boards have staff support services from personnel directly responsible and accountable to the area board and state council. Area board staff shall be state employees of the state council ".

The Area Board welcomes your thoughts and comments  regarding our efforts to provide  advocacy and related supports and services to families in our ten county catchment area. You can e-mail your comments to : michaelr@areaboard3.org

 

 

 

 

March 8,2007

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