4699.5. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 49, Sec. 28.)
(a)The department shall seek input from stakeholders…#
(a) The department shall seek input from stakeholders throughout the implementation of this chapter.
(b)Stakeholders may include, but are not limited to, any…#
(b) Stakeholders may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
(1) Consumers and families across different geographic regions of the state and from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, and diverse consumer age groups and disabilities.
(2) Regional center representatives, including executive-level staff, administrative staff, and service coordinators.
(3) Service providers representing a diverse range of service types and models and including executive staff and direct support professionals.
(c)The department may utilize one of its existing…#
(c) The department may utilize one of its existing stakeholder groups if it meets the criteria described in this section to conduct this consultation.