A Human Services Council, consisting of no more than nine members, shall
be appointed by the Board of Selectmen within 30 days from this date. Four
members shall be appointed for terms expiring October 31, 1977, and five members
shall be appointed for terms expiring October 31, 1978. Thenceforth, all terms
shall be three years. The Director of Health shall be a member ex officio,
without vote.
The Human Services Council shall serve as an advisory, consulting and
coordinating body to the Selectmen, town boards and commissions, as well as
the voluntary health care organizations in Guilford, including mental health
and supportive services.
A. The Council shall assess needs and promote means of meeting
them. It shall also evaluate requests and make recommendations to the Board
of Selectmen for town support of health and health-related services.
B. The Council shall work in cooperation with state and
regional health organizations wherever appropriate.