Maine Statutes
§ 34-B §5608 — Residential council
Upon request of a person receiving services, a residential provider shall offer an opportunity to a person receiving services from the provider to organize a residential council to hear the views and represent the interests of persons receiving services from the provider.
1.Composition.
The residential council of the persons receiving services must be composed of residents elected by other residents. The residential council may include allies elected by the residents.
2.Duties.
The residential council shall work closely with the department and the advocacy agency designated pursuant to Title 5, section 19502 to promote the interests and welfare of all persons receiving services from the provider.
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Legislative History
PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §CCC42 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 186, Pt. A, §36 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. EE, §12 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 284, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).
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