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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 10.22.12.09" title_num="10" subtitle_num="22" chapter_num="12" heading="Local Review Committee.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The regional director shall establish one or more local review committees.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The function of the LRC is to review the service needs of eligible individuals and make recommendations regarding service needs to the regional director. The LRC shall be appointed by the regional director from among the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>County government, including local health departments;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>DDA;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Advocacy or developmental disability provider agencies; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Parents.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The regional director or designee shall serve as chairperson of the LRC.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>