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CA Welf & Inst Code § 4523 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 1 - Composition and Appointments|Section 4523.

4523.  Persons appointed to membership on the state council shall have demonstrated interest and leadership in human service activities, including interest in Californians who have developmental disabilities, their families, services, and supports.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 676, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4525 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 2 - Conflict of Interest|Section 4525.

4525.  (a) In order to prevent any potential conflicts of interest, members of the state council may not be employees of a state, local, or private agency or facility that provides services to persons with a developmental disability, or be members of the governing board of any entity providing the service, when the service is funded in whole or in part with state funds.(b) For purposes of this section, “employees of a state, local, or private agency or facility that provides services to persons with a developmental disability” shall not be deemed to include any of the following:(1) A parent, relative, guardian or conservator, who receives public funds expressly for the purpose of providing direct services to his or her child, relative, ward or conservatee, respectively, who is a person with a developmental disability.(2) A person with a developmental disability who receives employment services through a provider receiving state or federal funds, or who receives funds directly to pay for his or her own services and supports.(3) A person who serves as a member of a regional advisory committee of the state council, established pursuant to Article 6.(c) This section shall not apply to the appointments made pursuant to subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (D), (F), (G), (H), and (I) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 4521.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 8. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4530 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 3 - Designated State Agency|Section 4530.

4530.  (a) The California Health and Human Services Agency shall be the designated state agency for support to the state council. The agency secretary shall ensure the state council is provided efficient accounting, financial management, personnel, and other reasonable support services when requested by the council in the performance of its mandated responsibilities.(b) The designation of the California Health and Human Services Agency shall not limit the council’s scope of concern to health programs or limit the council’s responsibilities or functions regarding all other pertinent state and local programs, as defined in Article 5 (commencing with Section 4540) of this chapter.(c) The designation of the California Health and Human Services Agency shall not interfere in any way with the provisions of Section 4552 requiring all personnel employed by the council to be solely responsible, organizationally and administratively, to the council.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 10. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4535 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 4 - Organization|Section 4535.

4535.  (a) The state council shall meet at least six times per year, and, upon call of its chairperson, as often as necessary to fulfill its duties. All meetings and records of the state council shall be open to the public.(b) The state council shall, by majority vote of the voting members, elect its own chairperson and vice chairperson who shall have full voting rights on all state council actions, from among the appointed members, described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 4521. The council shall establish any committees it deems necessary or desirable. The chairperson shall appoint all members of committees of the state council. The chairs and vice chairs of the state council and its standing committees shall be individuals with a developmental disability, or the parent, sibling, guardian, or conservator of an individual with a developmental disability.(c) The state council may appoint technical advisory consultants and may establish committees composed of professional persons serving persons with developmental disabilities as necessary for technical assistance. The state council may call upon representatives of all agencies receiving state or federal funds for assistance and information, and shall invite persons with developmental disabilities, their parents, guardians, or conservators, professionals, or members of the general public to participate on state council committees, when appropriate.(d) When convening any task force or advisory group, the state council shall make its best effort to ensure representation by consumers and family members representing the state’s multicultural diversity.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 11. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4544 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 6 - State Council Regional Offices and Advisory Committees|Section 4544.

4544.  (a) (1) The state council may establish regional offices that are accessible to and responsive to the diverse geographic, ethnic, and language needs of consumers and families throughout the state. As of January 1, 2015, regional offices of the state council in existence as of December 31, 2014, shall continue to exist, within the same geographic regions of the state.(2) Effective January 1, 2015, the state council shall have full authority to establish, maintain, and operate regional offices, including the number and location of those offices.(b) To ensure involvement of persons with developmental disabilities, their families, and other members of the public at the regional level and to ensure the responsiveness of the state council to the geographic, ethnic, and language diversity of the state, any regional office established by the state council may be advised by a regional advisory committee. As of January 1, 2015, advisory boards of the regional offices, known as area boards on developmental disabilities, in existence on December 31, 2014, shall thereafter be known as state council regional advisory committees.(c) All references to “regional office” in this chapter shall be a reference to state council regional offices. All references to “regional advisory committees” in this chapter shall be a reference to state council regional advisory committees.(d) Any state council regional offices and advisory committees established by the state council shall be constituted and shall operate according to policies and procedures that may be established by the council.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 16. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4545 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 6 - State Council Regional Offices and Advisory Committees|Section 4545.

4545.  The state council may periodically review the number and geographic boundaries of regional offices needed to effectively implement this division, by methods including, but not limited to, conducting public hearings in affected regions and seeking input from regional advisory committees, persons with developmental disabilities, family members, service providers, advocates, and other interested parties. Public notice shall be provided at least 120 days before any changes in the number of or boundaries of regional offices.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 18. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4546 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 6 - State Council Regional Offices and Advisory Committees|Section 4546.

4546.  The membership of any regional advisory committees established or continued by the state council prior to January 1, 2015, shall, upon expiration of the terms of individuals who are members of those committees on January 1, 2015, be determined through policies and procedures established by the council.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 20. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4548 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 6 - State Council Regional Offices and Advisory Committees|Section 4548.

4548.  Any regional advisory committee established shall, at the request of the state council, do all of the following:(a) Advise the state council and its regional office on local issues and identify and provide input regarding local systemic needs within its community.(b) Provide input and be a source of data for the state council to consider in the formulation of the state plan.(c) Provide public information programs for consumers, families, professional groups, and for the general public to increase professional and public awareness of areas identified in the state plan.(d) Engage in other activities as requested by the state council.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 23. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4550 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 7 - State Council Costs and Support Services|Section 4550.

4550.  The state council’s operating costs may include honoraria for state council members and actual and necessary expenses for state council members and regional advisory committee members, as described in this article, and other administrative, professional, and secretarial support services necessary to the operation of the state council. Federal developmental disability funds received by the state under Public Law 106-402 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 15001 et seq.), shall be allotted in any one year for these operating costs. Each member of the state council shall receive one hundred dollars ($100) per day for each full day of work performed directly related to council business, not to exceed 50 days in any fiscal year, and shall be reimbursed for any actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties under this division.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 25. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4551 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 7 - State Council Costs and Support Services|Section 4551.

4551.  (a) Within the limit of funds allotted for these purposes, the state council shall appoint an executive director. All state council employees that the state council may require shall be appointed by the executive director.(b) The executive director of the state council shall be exempt from civil service. All state council staff positions exempt from civil service on December 31, 2014, shall remain exempt on January 1, 2015, and thereafter, until the position becomes vacant or is transitioned to a civil service position.(c) Each person who is a member of the state council staff, is exempt from civil service, and is employed by the state council on December 31, 2014, shall continue to be employed in a job classification at the same or higher salary by the state council on January 1, 2015, and thereafter, unless he or she resigns or is terminated from employment.(d) The state council may transition staff positions that were exempt from civil service on December 31, 2014, to civil service positions. Civil service positions shall be established for any positions that are transitioned pursuant to this subdivision.(e) Notwithstanding any other law, a person who was a state council employee exempt from civil service on December 31, 2014, shall be eligible to apply for civil service examinations, including promotional civil service examinations described in Section 18992 of the Government Code. A person receiving a passing score shall have his or her name placed on lists resulting from these examinations, or otherwise gain eligibility for appointment. In evaluating minimum qualifications, experience in state council exempt positions shall be considered state civil service experience in a class deemed comparable by the State Personnel Board, based on the duties and responsibilities assigned.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 27. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4552 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 7 - State Council Costs and Support Services|Section 4552.

4552.  The state council may contract for additional assistance with any public or private agency or individual to carry out planning, monitoring, evaluation, and other responsibilities under this division. In order to comply with Public Law 106-402 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 15001 et seq.) regulations, all personnel employed by the state council shall be solely responsible, organizationally and administratively, to the state council. The state council, through its executive director, shall have responsibility for the selection, hiring, and supervision of all its personnel.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 28. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4552.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 7 - State Council Costs and Support Services|Section 4552.5.

4552.5.  The state council may request information, records, and documents from any other agency of state government, except for confidential patient records. These agencies shall comply with the reasonable requests of the state council.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 676, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4553 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 7 - State Council Costs and Support Services|Section 4553.

4553.  To the extent provided in Public Law 106-402 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 15001 et seq.), the state council shall have full authority on how it uses its funds for implementation of the state plan, including establishing, maintaining, and operating any regional offices.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 30. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4555 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 2 - State Council On Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 7 - State Council Costs and Support Services|Section 4555.

4555.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any contract entered into between the State of California and the state council may provide for periodic advanced payments for services to be performed under the contract. No advanced payment made pursuant to this section shall exceed 25 percent of the total annual contract amount.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 676, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4620 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 1 - Regional Center Contracts|Section 4620.

4620.  (a) In order for the state to carry out many of its responsibilities as established in this division, the state shall contract with appropriate agencies to provide fixed points of contact in the community for persons with developmental disabilities and their families, to the end that these persons may have access to the services and supports best suited to them throughout their lifetime. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this division that the network of regional centers for persons with developmental disabilities and their families be accessible to every family in need of regional center services. It is the further intent of the Legislature that the design and activities of regional centers reflect a strong commitment to the delivery of direct service coordination and that all other operational expenditures of regional centers are necessary to support and enhance the delivery of direct service coordination and services and supports identified in individual program plans.(b) The Legislature finds that the service provided to individuals and their families by regional centers is of such a special and unique nature that it cannot be satisfactorily provided by state agencies. Therefore, private nonprofit community agencies shall be utilized by the state for the purpose of operating regional centers.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1011, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4620.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 1 - Regional Center Contracts|Section 4620.1.

4620.1.  The Legislature recognizes the ongoing contributions many parents and family members make to the support and well-being of their children and relatives with developmental disabilities. It is the intent of the Legislature that the important nature of these relationships be respected and fostered by regional centers and providers of direct services and supports.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1011, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4621 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 1 - Regional Center Contracts|Section 4621.

4621.  The department, within the limitations of funds appropriated, shall contract with appropriate private nonprofit corporations for the establishment of regional centers.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any contract entered into pursuant to this section may provide for periodic advance payments for services to be performed under such contract. No advance payment made pursuant to this section shall exceed 25 percent of the total annual contract amount.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4621.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 1 - Regional Center Contracts|Section 4621.5.

4621.5.  Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 1 of Chapter 501 of the Statutes of 1971, the department shall, within the limitations of funds appropriated, contract with an appropriate private nonprofit corporation or corporations to operate regional centers as follows:(a) One regional center to serve the Counties of Inyo, Kern, and Mono.(b) One regional center to serve the Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 364, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4622.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 1 - Regional Center Contracts|Section 4622.5.

4622.5.  By August 15 of each year, the governing board of each regional center shall submit to the department detailed documentation, as determined by the department, demonstrating that the composition of the board is in compliance with Section 4622. If the composition of the governing board is not in compliance with Section 4622, the governing board shall submit a plan to the department with its board composition documentation setting forth how and, in as expeditious a manner as possible, when the board will come into compliance, in part or in whole, with Section 4622.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 28, Sec. 13. (SB 81) Effective June 27, 2019.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4623 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 1 - Regional Center Contracts|Section 4623.

4623.  In the event that the governing board of the regional center is not composed of individuals as specified in subdivisions (a) to (f), inclusive, of Section 4622, such governing board shall establish a program policy committee which is composed of such individuals. The program policy committee shall appoint one of its members to serve as an ex officio member of the governing board.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4624 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 1 - Regional Center Contracts|Section 4624.

4624.  When the governing board of the regional center is not composed of individuals as specified in subdivisions (a) to (f), inclusive, of Section 4622, the program policy committee to the regional center shall be responsible for establishing the program policies of the regional center. All program policies adopted by a program policy committee shall conform to the provisions of this division and the contract between the department and the governing board.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4625 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 1 - Regional Center Contracts|Section 4625.

4625.  The department shall not contract with any new regional center contracting agency unless the governing board of the agency is composed of individuals as specified in subdivisions (a) to (f), inclusive, of Section 4622.This section shall become operative on July 1, 1999.(Repealed (in Sec. 14) and added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 414, Sec. 14.5. Effective September 22, 1997. Section operative July 1, 1999, by its own provisions.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4625.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 5 - Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities|ARTICLE 1 - Regional Center Contracts|Section 4625.5.

4625.5.  (a) The governing board of each regional center shall adopt and maintain a written policy requiring the board to review and approve any regional center contract of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) or more, before entering into the contract.(b) No regional center contract of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) or more shall be valid unless approved by the governing board of the regional center in compliance with its written policy pursuant to subdivision (a).(c) For purposes of this section, contracts do not include vendor approval letters issued by regional centers pursuant to Section 54322 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 9, Sec. 3. (SB 74) Effective March 24, 2011.)