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. 30-64-31

Purpose

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
Term limit: Members do not serve more than two consecutive three-year terms.

Council Responsibilities

1

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.

2

Developing and implementing dispute resolution procedures as required by K.A.R. 30-64-32.

3

Overseeing the development, implementation, and progress reporting of local capacity building plans, in accordance with guidelines provided by KDADS.