Arizona Revised Statutes Title 46. Welfare § 46-907. Achieving a better life experience act oversight committee

1. The director of the department or the director's designee.

2. The state treasurer or the state treasurer's designee.

3. One member who has knowledge, skill and experience in investment, asset management or financial-related experience and who is appointed by the governor.

4. One member who is a licensed attorney in this state, who has knowledge, skill and experience in special needs trusts and disability issues and who is appointed by the governor.

5. One member who is an eligible individual and who is appointed by the governor.

6. One member who is a family member of an eligible individual and who is appointed by the governor.

7. One representative of a community-based organization that supports or advocates for individuals with disabilities who is appointed by the governor.

1. Make recommendations and provide guidance for the establishment, implementation and improvement of the program, including statutory and rule changes.

2. Make recommendations regarding the selection of one or more financial institutions to act as depositories and managers of the accounts.

3. Review regulations adopted by the United States secretary of the treasury and identify changes necessary for program compliance.

4. Provide advice regarding requirements for disbursements from accounts for qualified disability expenses.

5. Monitor the use and effectiveness of the program, including the number of accounts established and used, the number of designated beneficiaries being served, a description of the types of disabilities the designated beneficiaries have and the types of expenses for which disbursements have been made.