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11 managing the Private Provider system for the LME. Finally, a Service Authorization Unit will be designed to monitor service provider outcomes and to manage the utilization review process. IV THE ROLE OF CONSUMER & FAMILYADVISORY COMMITTEE (CFAC) As an Area Program, we have atwenty -year plus history of consumer involvement in an advisory and decision making capacity that goes far beyond state mandated requirements. Consumers have consistently played an active role in a variety of areas including membership on the Client Rights Committee and the Area Board. In keeping with this long standing practice, we look forward to a productive working relationship with our Consumer Family Advisory Committee. As directed by state statute and rule, the Committee's duties and responsibilities shall be consistent with the principles of the State Plan. These include, but are not limited to: • advising and commenting on the LME's local business plan a pl nning effort • reviewing and submitting a separate report to the Divisi on the ME's local business plan and planning effort • providing recommendations on areas of service ligi ' ity a d ervice array, including identifying gaps in services • assisting in the identification of der- rve po ulatio s • providing advice and cons tion ga d' g he de opme t additional services and new models of servi • monitoring se e dev o m~ a d el ery • reviewing and o nt n on s e d l0 1 e budgets • observing and ep rti g t im ntat' n of state and local business plans • participating in all qu li 'm r ve activities, including tracking and reporting on outcome meas e d e fo ace indicators • ensuring cons a an fa ' y participation in all quality improvement projects at both the provider an L levels In addition, CFAC will have representation on various LME committees. This will allow for the participation in policy development, consumer survey development and outcome system design and analysis. The CFAC will also have access to LME management and governing board for the purpose of advising the LME about needed service improvements. The CFAC has already identified several urgent needs including housing, transportation, and the DD waiting_list. CFAC will also help father and provide on~oin~ needs assessment service evaluation data and will have access to all LME service, outcome, and cost data that is not restricted by confidentiality. CFAC will also help gather and provide ongoing needs assessment service evaluation data. They will be responsible for assisting in the identification of training needs and for providing relevant training to LME staff. The CFAC has proposed the establishment of a Self-Help & Peer Support Center. The LME will support the establishment of such a project and will work to mobilize resources sufficient to operate a formal staff organization. Since the State of North Carolina has expressed strong support and endorsement of independent consumer empowerment outside LME control, we fully expect direct State funding of this effort. Once 7