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Appendix C <br /> 10 <br /> DRAFT <br /> SECTION 2. Composition: The Roundtable shall be comprised of a diverse <br /> community base, including: administrative representatives from all long term care <br /> facilities, facility caregivers and staff, advocacy groups (Ombudsmen, <br /> Community Advisory Committees, family members), support groups (Dept. of <br /> Social Services, Dept. on Aging), consumers, regulators (County Commissioners) <br /> and any other groups or individuals interested in supporting the purposes of the <br /> Roundtable. The business affairs of the Roundtable, as well as the oversight of <br /> issue-based working groups (Quality Action Circles) will be handled by a <br /> Steering Committee. The Quality Action Circles will be comprised of <br /> representatives from the overall Roundtable membership organization who have <br /> interest and/or experience with the specific priority issues to be addressed by that <br /> Quality Action Circle. <br /> SECTION 3. Meetings: The Steering Committee shall determine the frequency <br /> of Roundtable meetings, to take place at a minimum of twice a year. The purpose <br /> of the general membership Roundtable meetings will be to review the progress of <br /> the Quality Action Circles, to redefine previously identified priority issues, to <br /> identify new issues for consideration, to review finances, and to review current or <br /> pending legislation affecting long term care. <br /> ARTICLE V <br /> OFFICERS & STEERING COMMITTEE <br /> SECTION 1. Officers: The officers of the Roundtable and Steering Committee <br /> shall consist of a Chair and Vice Chair. The Department on Aging Director or <br /> designee shall serve as secretary to the Roundtable and Steering Committee. The <br /> duties of the Chair and Vice Chair shall be designated by the Steering Committee. <br /> The Vice-Chair shall, in the event of the absence of the Chair, possess all the <br /> powers and perform all the duties of the office. The Department on Aging <br /> Director or designee shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Roundtable and <br /> Steering Committee. He/she shall notify all officers and members of Roundtable <br /> and Steering Committee meetings and agendas, and shall perform such other <br /> functions as defined by the Steering Committee. <br /> SECTION 2. Steering Committee: Members of the Steering Committee shall be <br /> nominated by the Orange County Advisory Board on Aging and appointed by the <br /> Orange County Board of County Commissioners. The Steering Committee shall <br /> be comprised of the following representatives: <br /> Orange County Community Origin (number of members) <br /> • Advisory Board on Aging (1) (Chair or Designee) <br /> • Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee(1) (Chair or <br /> Designee) <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />