A. The “interagency committee on long-term care” is created.

B. Members of the interagency committee on long-term care shall be the heads of the following agencies or their designated representatives:

(1)     the state agency on aging [aging and long-term services department]; (2)     the human services department [health care authority department];

(3)     the department of health;

(4)     the children, youth and families department; (5)     the labor department;

(6)     the governor’s committee on concerns of the handicapped; (7)     the developmental disabilities planning council; and

(8)     the department of insurance.

C. The interagency committee on long-term care shall design and implement a coordinated service delivery system that fulfills the legislative mandate to develop a coordinated long-term care system.

D. The governor shall appoint a chairperson from the membership of the interagency committee on long-term care.