(a) Each facility, at the request of a majority of its residents, shall assist its residents in establishing and maintaining a resident-oriented facility council.
(1) The licensee shall provide space and post notice for meetings, and shall provide assistance in attending council meetings for those residents who request it.
(A) If residents are unable to read the posted notice because of a physical or functional disability, the licensee shall notify the residents in a manner appropriate to that disability including but not limited to verbal announcements.
(2) The licensee shall document notice of meetings, meeting times, and recommendations from council meetings.
(3) In order to permit a free exchange of ideas, at least part of each meeting shall be conducted without the presence of any facility personnel.
(4) Residents shall be encouraged, but shall not be compelled to attend council meetings.
(b) The licensee shall ensure that in providing for resident councils the requirements of Section 1520.2 of the Health and Safety Code are observed.
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Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1520.2, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 11-10-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 46).
This database is current through 4/19/24 Register 2024, No. 16.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 85080, 22 CA ADC § 85080
