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2001 SESSION
015284888Patrons-- Plum, Albo, Almand, Brink, Devolites, Dillard, Rust, Scott and Watts; Senators: Byrne, Howell, Mims and Saslaw
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 37.1-62.1 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 37.1-62.1. Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission; membership; duties.
The Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission shall consist of fourteen members appointed by the Governor for two-year terms, six of whom shall be members of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, and eight of whom shall be professionals, one each from the fields of medicine, nursing, mental health, aging, social services, forensic medicine and two other areas related to the healing arts. The Governor shall designate a member of the Commission to serve as chairman.
The Commission, serving in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of Health and
Human Resources, shall develop a plan for recommend funding local initiatives
for services to victims of, statutory and regulatory changes, and
voluntary best care practices to serve people with Alzheimer's disease and
related disorders and their caregivers. The Commission shall submit the plan
recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources by
September 1 of each year and shall submit a progress report annually. The
Commission shall develop criteria for establishing priorities and evaluating
programs which that are funded in accordance with the Commission's plan
recommendations. Such criteria shall encourage
flexibility and innovation in the programs. The Commission shall facilitate the
exchange of information on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.