1. (a) There is created the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee consisting of 17 voting members appointed by the Director of the Department, as well as 5 nonvoting members as hereinafter provided in this Section. The Director or his designee shall serve as one of the 17 voting members and as the Chairman of the Committee. Those appointed as voting members shall include persons who are experienced in research and the delivery of services to individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder and their families. Such members shall include:

   1. (1) one individual from a statewide association dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support, and research;
   2. (2) one individual from a non-governmental statewide organization that advocates for seniors;
   3. (3) the Dementia Coordinator of the Illinois Department of Public Health, or the Dementia Coordinator's designee;
   4. (4) one individual representing the Community Care Program's Home and Community Services Division;
   5. (5) one individual representing the Adult Protective Services Unit;
   6. (6) 3 individuals from Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Centers;
   7. (7) one individual from a statewide association representing an adult day service organization;
   8. (8) one individual from a statewide association representing home care providers;
   9. (9) one individual from a statewide trade organization representing the interests of physicians licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches in Illinois;
   10. (10) one individual representing long-term care facilities licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act, an assisted living establishment licensed under the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, or supportive living facilities;
   11. (11) one individual from a statewide association representing the interests of social workers;
   12. (12) one individual representing Area Agencies on Aging;
   13. (13) the Medicaid Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, or the Medicaid Director's designee;
   14. (14) one individual from a statewide association representing health education and promotion and public health advocacy; and
   15. (15) one individual with medical or academic experience with early onset Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.

2. (b) In addition to the 17 voting members, the Directors of the following State agencies or their designees who are qualified to represent each Department's programs and services for those with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders shall serve as nonvoting members: Department on Aging, Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Department of Public Health, Department of Human Services, and Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.

   Each voting member appointed by the Director of Public Health shall serve for a term of 2 years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. Members of the Committee shall not be compensated but shall be reimbursed for expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.

   The Committee shall review all State programs and services provided by State agencies that are directed toward persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and by consensus recommend changes to improve the State's response to this serious health problem. Such recommendations shall be included in the State plan described in this Act.

(from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6956)

(Source: P.A. 101-588, eff. 1-1-20.)