§ 20-76-603 - Powers and duties.
20-76-603. Powers and duties.
(a) (1) The Community Services Oversight and Planning Council shall gather information and data regarding the community-based service needs of citizens with developmental disabilities, behavioral health service needs, aging services needs, and youth services needs that are to be delivered by community-based programs operated by licensed providers through contractual relationships with the State of Arkansas.
(2) The Department of Human Services and service providers operating under contract with the State of Arkansas shall provide to the Community Services Oversight and Planning Council on request information regarding service needs and funding to meet the needs of individuals through community-based options.
(3) This information and data shall be the basis for recommendations for community-based service budget appropriations, special language, and funding for the community-based programs.
(b) The Community Services Oversight and Planning Council shall report at least quarterly to the Legislative Council and the Joint Budget Committee.
(c) In deliberations concerning the department's proposed budget, the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Community Services Oversight and Planning Council.