Common use of Local Planning Clause in Contracts

Local Planning. LIDDA shall conduct local planning in the LSA as follows: 2.1.1 LIDDA shall develop and implement a local plan that is consistent with the strategic priorities referenced in the HHSC Strategic Plan at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx/health-and- human-services-strategic-plan-2015-2019; and in accordance Tex. Health and Safety Code §533A.0352. 2.1.2 LIDDA shall post the current local plan on the LIDDA’s Internet website or the website of one of the LIDDA’s local sponsoring agencies. 2.1.3 Through its local board, the LIDDA shall appoint, charge, and support one or more Planning and Network Advisory Committees (“PNACs”). The role of the PNAC is to represent the perspectives of individuals, family members and other stakeholders on the provision of services and supports. The PNAC ensures that stakeholders’ input plays a significant role in the local planning and networking process as well as in policy making and service delivery design. It acts as a liaison between the local board and community by advocating for community needs and becoming a catalyst for a broader scope of participation. The PNAC must be composed of at least nine members, fifty percent of whom shall be Individuals or family members of Individuals, including family members of children or adolescents, or another composition approved by HHSC. LIDDA shall fill any vacancy on the PNAC within three months of the creation of the vacancy or within the timeframe required by the LIDDA’s bylaws. 2.1.4 PNAC members must be objective and avoid even the appearance of conflicts of interest in performing the responsibilities of the committee. 2.1.5 LIDDA shall establish outcomes and reporting requirements for each PNAC in accordance with relevant portions of the Guidelines for Local Service Area Planning. 2.1.6 LIDDA shall ensure all PNAC members receive initial and ongoing training and information necessary to achieve expected outcomes in accordance with relevant portions of the Guidelines for Local Service Area Planning. 2.1.7 LIDDA may develop alliances with other LIDDAs to form regional PNACs. 2.1.8 LIDDA may develop a combined IDD and mental health PNAC. If the LIDDA develops such a PNAC, the fifty percent individual and family member representation must consist of equal numbers of mental health and IDD individuals and family members.