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a) Each county may appoint an in-home supportive services advisory committee that shall be comprised of not more than individuals. No less than percent of the membership of the advisory committee shall be individuals who are current or past users of personal assistance services paid for through public or private funds or as recipients of services under this article. (1) (

A) In counties with fewer than recipients of services provided pursuant to this

article or

Section 14132.95, at least one member of the advisory committee shall be a current or former provider of in-home supportive services. (

B) In counties with or more recipients of services provided pursuant to this

article or

Section 14132.95, at least two members of the advisory committee shall be a current or former provider of in-home supportive services.

(2) Individuals who represent organizations that advocate for people with disabilities or seniors may be appointed to committees under this section.

(3) Individuals from community-based organizations that advocate on behalf of home care employees may be appointed to committees under this section.

(4) A county board of supervisors shall not appoint more than one county employee as a member of the advisory committee, but may designate any county employee to provide ongoing advice and support to the advisory committee. (

b) Prior to the appointment of members to a committee authorized by subdivision (a), the county board of supervisors shall solicit recommendations for qualified members through a fair and open process that includes the provision of reasonable written notice to, and reasonable response time by, members of the general public and interested persons and organizations. (

c) The advisory committee shall submit recommendations to the county board of supervisors on the preferred mode or modes of service to be utilized in the county for in-home supportive services. (

d) Any county that has established a governing body, as provided in subdivision (

b) of

Section 12301.6, prior to July 1, 2000, shall not be required to comply with the composition requirements of subdivision (

a) and shall be deemed to be in compliance with this section.