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Alzheimer's Association urges expanding advisory council membership and statutory changes
Summary
David Cook of the Alzheimer's Association urged the council to address attendance and participation by adding new members and positions and discussed possible legislative changes to strengthen the advisory body.
David Cook, Director of Government Affairs for the Alzheimer’s Association, Arkansas Chapter, told the council that attendance and participation concerns warrant expanding the advisory body's membership. Cook recommended adding new members and new positions to broaden capacity and improve representation.
Council members discussed statutory changes and the practical steps required to amend the council’s composition. Senator Clint Penzo indicated the topic of legislative changes to current statute would be on future agendas; the council also expressed interest in pursuing additional funding to support the council's work. No formal legislative motion or statutory language was offered at this meeting.
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