(1) The commission created in KRS § 210.575 shall meet at least quarterly or upon the call of the chair, the request of four (4) or more members, or the request of the Governor.
(2) The commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to accomplish the following:
(a) Advise the Governor and the General Assembly concerning the needs of persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities;
(b) Develop a statewide strategy to increase the quality and availability of community-based services and supports for persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities; and
(c) Review quality assurance and consumer satisfaction data annually and submit recommendations that address areas of need to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
(3) The commission shall submit an annual report describing its work over the previous year, including recommendations submitted pursuant to subsection (2)(c) of this section, no later than December 1 to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission.
Effective: July 15, 2020
History: Amended 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 36, sec. 18, effective July 15, 2020. — Amended
2010 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 23, effective July 15, 2010. — Amended 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 108, sec. 2, effective June 24, 2003; and ch. 161, sec. 2, effective June 24, 2003. –
– Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 403, sec. 3, effective April 14, 2000.