Appointment A total of twelve members are appointed by the various county Boards of Supervisors. Five members are appointed by the governor. Compensation Members serve without pay but are reimbursed for expenses incurred in connection with their duties as Board members. Eligibility Residents of Inyo, Mono, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties are eligible to be members of the Board. Meetings Usually monthly, rotating among the four counties.
All meetings are open to the public.
The Board employs an executive director and a small support staff. What You Can Do If you know of a person with a developmental disability who is having trouble getting a needed service, or whose rights are being denied, contact the Area Board. If you are connected with an agency serving persons with developmental disabilities, let the Area Board know about your agency's needs, budgetary limitations, ideas about problems in the service delivery system, and suggestions for improving services. No matter who you are, become involved by volunteering to serve on one of the Area Board committees or by volunteering your services to a provider agency. Ask to be placed on the Area Board's mailing list.