(a)

1. (1) A representative resident council shall be established in each facility.

2. (2) The resident council's duties shall include:

   1. (A) Review of policies and procedures required for implementation of resident rights;
   2. (B) Recommendation of changes or additions in the facility's policies and procedures, including programming;
   3. (C) Representation of residents in their complaints to the Office of Long-Term Care or any other person or agency; and
   4. (D) Assist in identification of problems and orderly resolution of same.

(b)

1. (1) The facility administrator shall:

   1. (A) Designate a staff coordinator; and
   2. (B) Provide suitable accommodations within the facility for the residents' council.
2. (2) The staff coordinator shall assist the council in scheduling regular meetings and preparing written reports of meetings for dissemination to residents of the facility.
3. (3) The staff coordinator may be excluded from any meeting of the council.