Establishing Advisory Committee on Family Services and Communications in Division of Developmental Disabilities in DHS.

This bill (A463) establishes an Advisory Committee on Family Services and Communications within New Jersey's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DHS). The committee, composed of nine members including division staff and six public members appointed by the Governor (with specific representation from family members and legal guardians of individuals with developmental disabilities), directly affects family members and legal guardians of people with developmental disabilities. Its key duties include evaluating DHS communication systems, gathering feedback on service shortcomings, identifying improvements, and making annual written recommendations to DHS leadership to enhance transparency and responsiveness. The committee must meet at least twice yearly and publish member contact information online for public input.