(a) Establishment.--The council shall establish committees which may research and study the following areas:
(1) Regulatory review and access to quality care.
(2) Community access and public education.
(3) Long-term care services models and delivery.
(4) Work force.
(5) Housing.
(6) Behavioral health issues of senior citizens who are at least 60 years of age.
(b) Composition.--The council chairperson shall appoint committee members, who may include those who are not members of the council and who have expertise pertaining to the specific topics and tasks assigned.
(c) Chairpersons and vice chairpersons.--The chairperson of the council shall appoint council members to serve as chairperson and, as needed, vice chairperson for each committee.
(d) Duties.--The council committees shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To study and report on the topics assigned by the council.
(2) To facilitate the creation of the reports and, with the permission of the council, invite individuals to assist in preparation of reports for the council.
(3) To approve reports and recommendations for submission to the council. Only members appointed to each committee may participate in approving reports and recommendations to the council.
(e) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the chairperson, with concurrence by the council, from establishing additional committees or ad hoc work groups to assist the council or committees.
