Community Governance
Community Council
The Harvey-Marion County CDDO Community Council represents local system stakeholders and addresses service area issues on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Purpose & Policy
K.A.R. 30-64-31Purpose
Define the formation and responsibilities of a local council of community members according to K.A.R. 30-64-31.
Intended Outcome
Harvey-Marion County CDDO area has an active council of community members that represents local system stakeholders and addresses local system issues.
The Harvey-Marion County CDDO establishes a local council of community members, a majority of whom are persons with developmental disabilities and their families/guardians, that represents local system stakeholders and addresses system issues.
Council Membership
- Persons with developmental disabilities
- Family members or guardians of a person with a developmental disability
- Representatives of the Harvey-Marion County CDDO
- Representatives of community service providers affiliated with Harvey-Marion County CDDO that provide services in Harvey or Marion Counties
Council Responsibilities
Expressing opinions and making suggestions and recommendations to the governing board of the Harvey-Marion County CDDO concerning any service issue, including types of services offered in the service area and manner in which services are provided.
Developing and implementing dispute resolution procedures as required by K.A.R. 30-64-32.
Overseeing the development, implementation, and progress reporting of local capacity building plans, in accordance with guidelines provided by KDADS.