Roles and Responsibilies of the ONECP Regional Advisory Group

Act 45, relating to Agency of Human Services reorganization, requires the
convening of “12 regional advisory groups consisting of representatives of advocacy groups, clients, and service providers interested in the restructuring of the agency.”

Under the statute, the regional advisory groups shall expire on July 1, 2006.
This first phase of AHS reorganization requires us to conduct a thorough
community and statewide inquiry. The current roles and responsibilities listed below reflect that function. After this initial phase of inquiry, the roles and responsibilities of the Regional Advisory Groups may shift to accommodate the ongoing development of the AHS reorganization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Participate, assist and ensure diverse participation in the Regional Stakeholder meeting

2. Assist in summarizing information received from the Regional Stakeholder
meeting.

3. Make recommendations on behalf of the region for consideration and action at the statewide conference Oct 28 and 29th.

4. Solicit discussion and input from AHS customers/program participants, e.g., discussion groups, involvement in public meetings, etc.

5. Keep records of all meetings, participants, and information gathered and post on website.

6. Select focused topics of special relevance, concern or urgency in the region
relating to reorganization and improved customer service.

7. Serve as a sounding board for policy changes, pilot programs or new
initiatives of AHS.

8. Delegate a member to the State Advisory Board who can represent and speak for the region on all matters addressed by the Regional Advisory Board