HMCDDO COmmunity Council

Purpose: Define the formation and responsibilities of a local council of community members according to K.A.R. 30-64-31. 

Intended outcome: Harvey-Marion County CDDO area has an active council of community members that represents local system stakeholders and addresses local system issues. 

Policy: The Harvey-Marion County CDDO establishes a local council of community members, a majority of whom are persons with developmental disabilities and their families/guardians, that represents local system stakeholders and addresses system issues. 

1. The responsibilities of the council of community members include, but are not limited to: 

  a. Expressing opinions and making suggestions and recommendations to the governing board of the Harvey-Marion County CDDO concerning any service issue, including types of services offered in the service area and manner in which services are provided;

  b. Developing and implementing dispute resolution procedures as required by K.A.R. 30-64-32; 

  c. Overseeing the development, implementation, and progress reporting of local capacity building plans, in accordance with guidelines provided by KDADS. 

2. The membership of the council of community members is comprised of:

  a. Persons with developmental disabilities;

  b. Family members or guardians of a person with a developmental disability;

3. Representatives of the Harvey-Marion County CDDO;

4. Representatives of community service providers affiliated with Harvey-Marion County CDDO that provide services in Harvey or Marion Counties. 

5. Members do not serve more than two consecutive three-year terms.