Advisory Council

Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, an advisory council shall be established within EOAI. The advisory council shall advise the Secretary of EOAI relating to the regulations authorized under M.G.L. c. 19D. The advisorycouncil shall be comprised of nine members, the Secretary of Aging & Independence or a designee who shall serve as chairperson, the Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities or a designee; the Secretary of Health and Human Services or a designee, and six members to be appointed by the Governor upon nomination by the Secretary of Aging & Independence. Of such six nominees, the Secretary shall nominate three persons who represent Resident consumer interests and two persons who represent Sponsors and Executive Directors of Assisted Living Residences. The advisory council shall by majority vote establish its own rules and procedures. Members of the council shall be appointed for terms of one year each. The council shall meet not less than on a quarterly basis, and it shall prepare a report of its activities, not less than annually. The annual report shall be made available to the public and the General Court.