Sec. 20127.

(1) Task force 4 shall be composed of 15 state residents to review the operation of part 217 and rules promulgated under part 217, to hear and evaluate complaints in implementation of part 217, and to recommend to the legislature and the department changes in part 217 and the rules.

(2) The director shall appoint the task force members, 1 of whom shall be a nurse having a background in gerontology, 1 a social worker having a background in gerontology, 5 representatives of nursing homes, 3 representatives of public interest health consumer groups, and 5 public members, 3 of whom have or have had relatives in a nursing home. In addition, there shall be 2 ex officio members without vote, 1 representing the department of public health, and 1 representing the department of social services.

(3) A majority of the voting members of the task force shall be consumers.

(4) The task force annually shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson.

(5) The task force shall determine what constitutes a quorum and may establish procedures for the conduct of its business.

(6) The task force shall be charged with the following tasks:

(a) Meeting at least 6 times a year, at the call of the chairperson, the director, or any 3 members of the committee.

(b) Receiving and commenting on drafts of proposed rules.

(c) Receiving and making recommendations regarding complaint investigation reports, decisions, and procedures.

(d) Making reports and recommendations on needed changes in statutes and rules.

(e) Reviewing decisions as provided in section 21764.

(f) Reviewing complaints received under section 21763.

History: Add. 1978, Act 493, Eff. Mar. 30, 1979 Popular Name: Act 368