Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 71. Public Health and Welfare § 71-564. Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council; members; terms; duties; expenses

(a) Twelve voting members appointed by the Governor. The voting members shall consist of: (i) An individual living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia or a family member of such an individual; (ii) an individual who is the family caregiver of an individual living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia; (iii) an individual who represents nursing homes; (iv) an individual who represents assisted-living facilities; (v) an individual who represents providers of adult day care services; (vi) an individual who represents home care providers; (vii) a medical professional who has experience diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease; (viii) an individual who conducts research regarding Alzheimer's disease or other dementia; (ix) an individual who represents a leading, nationwide organization that advocates on behalf of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia; (x) an individual who represents an area agency on aging; (xi) an individual representing an organization that advocates for older adults; and (xii) an individual with experience or expertise in the area of the specific needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and Alzheimer's disease or other dementia; and

(b) Five nonvoting members. The nonvoting members shall consist of: (i) The Director of Public Health or the director's designee; (ii) the Director of Medicaid and Long-Term Care or the director's designee; (iii) a representative of the State Unit on Aging of the Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care designated by the Director of Medicaid and Long-Term Care; (iv) a representative of the Nebraska Workforce Development Board designated by the board; and (v) the state long-term care ombudsman or the ombudsman's designee.