(a) The California Health and Human Services Agency shall establish an Alzheimerâs Disease and Related Conditions Advisory Committee representing the diversity of California and that consists of at least 17, but not more than 21, members, which shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) One representing the field of academic medical research. (2) One representing the field of social research. (3) One representing the field of behavioral health. (4) One representing organizations providing adult day care services focused on persons living with Alzheimerâs disease or related conditions. (5) One representing the California Alzheimerâs Disease Centers. (6) Two representing families of persons directly affected by Alzheimerâs disease or related conditions. (7) Two representing organizations providing services to persons living with Alzheimerâs disease or related conditions. (8) One representing a consumer organization representing persons with Alzheimerâs disease or related conditions. (9) One representing a member of the State Bar who is familiar with the legal issues confronting those living with Alzheimerâs disease or related conditions and their families. (10) Two people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimerâs disease or a related condition. (11) The Executive Director of the California Commission on Aging or the directorâs designee. (12) The Secretary of California Health and Human Services or their designee. (13) Two ex officio, nonvoting members, consisting of one Senator appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules and one Member of the Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. These members shall participate in the activities of the committee to the extent that their participation is not incompatible with their respective positions as Members of the Legislature. (14) Up to four additional members selected by the Secretary of California Health and Human Services. (b) Members described in paragraphs (1) to (11), inclusive, and paragraph (14), of subdivision (a) shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of California Health and Human Services. Members described in paragraph (13) of subdivision (a) shall serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority. The agency secretary may establish fixed terms for advisory committee membership. For purposes of continuity, those terms shall be staggered. (c) Members shall serve without compensation, but shall receive reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of their official duties. (d) The Alzheimerâs Disease and Related Conditions Advisory Committee shall do all of the following: (1) Provide ongoing advice and assistance to the administration and the Legislature as to the program needs and priorities of the target population. (2) Provide planning support to the administration and the Legislature by tracking, monitoring, and considering recommendations made in the final report of the Governorâs Task Force on Alzheimerâs (Disease) Prevention and Preparedness, and the California Master Plan for Aging, in addition to other state plans and reports, including the California State Plan for Alzheimerâs Disease, as needed. (3) Appoint a chairperson and vice chairperson. (4) Meet quarterly. (e) The Alzheimerâs Disease and Related Conditions Advisory Committee shall do all of the following when making policy and plan recommendations: (1) Consult with a broad range of stakeholders, including, but not limited to, people diagnosed with Alzheimerâs disease or related conditions, family members or informal caregivers, community-based and institutional providers, Alzheimerâs disease or related conditions researchers and academicians, direct care workforce, the Alzheimerâs Association, the California Commission on Aging, and other state entities. (2) Consider cultural and linguistic factors that impact persons with Alzheimerâs disease or related conditions and their families who are fr
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