Section 81080 - Resident Councils(a) Each facility, at the request of a majority of its residents, shall assist its residents in establishing and maintaining a resident-oriented facility council. (1) The licensee shall provide space for, and post notice of, meetings, and shall provide assistance in attending council meetings for those residents who request it. (A) If residents are unable to read the posted notice because of physical or functional disabilities, the licensee shall notify the residents in a manner appropriate to that disability including but not limited to verbal announcements.(2) The licensee shall document notice of meetings, meeting times, and recommendations from council meetings.(3) In order to permit a free exchange of ideas, at least part of each meeting shall be conducted without the presence of any facility personnel.(4) Residents shall be encouraged, but shall not be compelled to attend council meetings.(b) The licensee shall ensure that in providing for resident councils the requirements of the Health and Safety Code section 1520.2 are observed.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 81080
1. New section filed 1-7-91; operative 2-2-91 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 91, No. 12).
2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (a)(1)(A) (Register 91, No. 32).
3. Change without regulatory amending NOTE filed 1-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 2). Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 5670 and 5671, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Sections 1501, 1502(a)(7) and 1520.2, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 1-7-91; operative 2-2-91 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 91, No. 12).
2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (a)(1)(A) (Register 91, No. 32).
a1 The reorganization of Chapter 2 is printed as a repealer and adoption for clarity.
3. Change without regulatory amending Note filed 1-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 2).