(1) Involve key local individuals and agencies in the community lifespan respite care program planning process.
(2) Create an advisory committee to advise the community lifespan respite care program on how the program may best serve the needs of families and caregivers of individuals with special needs. A majority of the members of the advisory committee shall be family members and caregivers of individuals with special needs. Other members shall include respite care providers, representatives of local service agencies and other community representatives. Committee membership shall represent senior citizens, adults and children with special needs, and families at risk of abuse or neglect. [1997 c.745 §5; 2007 c.512 §4]