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AMENDMENT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 2005-14 MICHIGAN LONG-TERM CARE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;
WHEREAS, Section 4 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 authorizes the establishment of temporary commissions or agencies for special purposes;
WHEREAS, the Michigan Long-Term Care Supports and Services Advisory Commission was created by Executive Order 2005-14;
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to amend Executive Order 2005-14 to expand the membership of the Advisory Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
A. Section III.B of Executive Order 2005-14 is amended to read as follows:
“B. The Commission shall consist of 17 members appointed by the Governor, including each of the following:
1. Nine members representing primary or secondary consumers of long-term care supports and services.
2. Three members representing providers of Medicaid-funded long-term care supports and services.
3. Three members representing direct care staff providing long-term care supports and services.
4. Two members representing the general public.”
B. Section III.D of Executive Order 2005-14 is amended to read as follows:
“D. Except as otherwise provided in this Section III.D, a member of the Commission appointed under Section III.B shall be appointed to serve for a term of 4 years. To provide for staggered terms, of the members initially appointed under Section III.B, 4 members shall be appointed for a term expiring on December 31, 2006; 4 members shall be appointed for a term expiring on December 31, 2007; 4 members shall be appointed for a term expiring on December 31, 2008; and 5 members shall be appointed for a term expiring on December 31, 2009. A member appointed under Section III.B shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.”
This Order is effective upon filing.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 13th day of February, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and six.
JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM
GOVERNOR
BY THE GOVERNOR:
SECRETARY OF STATE
