Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17b-533-11 - Advisory committee

(a) The name of the committee established by the Act shall be

THE CONTINUING-CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

(b) The committee shall have the following purposes:

(1) To assist the commissioner in the various reviews and the registration functions to be performed under the Act and these regulations;

(2) To report to commissioner on developments in the field of continuing-care;

(3) To report to the commissioner any special problems in the field of continuing care;

(4) To recommend changes in relevant statutes, and these regulations; and

(5) To advise on any other matters referred to the committee by the commissioner.

(c) The committee shall be composed of not more than twelve (12) members.

(1) In the event a vacancy occurs on the committee by virtue of death, resignation, inability to serve, or termination by the commissioner, any such vacancy shall be filled by the commissioner for the balance of the unexpired term.

(2) Members of the committee may be re-appointed to additional terms, without limitation.

(d) The advisory committee shall be comprised of professionals such as accountants, actuaries, insurance representatives, representatives of the continuing-care industry, and may include residents of continuing-care facilities and others knowledgeable in the field of continuing-care and familiar with the provisions of the Act. Members of the committee shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of C.G.S. Section 4-9a.

(1) The commissioner may seek recommendations for membership on the committee from any individual, business entity, association or group, in order to meet the requirements for membership established by the Act.

(e) Meetings of the committee shall be held at such times and places as may be established by the commissioner, with the advice of the chairman.

(1) The committee shall meet at least four (4) times in each calendar year, with at least one meeting in each quarter, if possible.

(2) The commissioner may as deemed necessary, or upon a request in writing from a majority of members, call additional meetings.

(3) Meetings shall be attended by the commissioner, or the designee of the commissioner.

(4)

(A) The agenda for regularly scheduled meetings must be approved by the commissioner, and such agendas shall be submitted to the commissioner by the chairman for approval.

(B) The agenda for any special or additional meetings shall be prepared by the commissioner.

(C) Meetings of the committee shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.

(f) Staff support for the committee shall be provided by the department, by such individuals as may be designated by the commissioner to perform such functions.

(g) The committee shall remain in existence until terminated by act of the General Assembly.

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Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17b-533-11

Effective January 31, 1996