§7–12B–02.

    (a)    There is a Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Waiver Advisory Council in the Administration.

    (b)    The purpose of the Council is to:

        (1)    Advise and provide recommendations to the Administration on system design, service delivery, and quality enhancement strategies for the Medicaid waiver programs operated by the Administration; and

        (2)    Foster meaningful engagement and establish a feedback loop with all stakeholders while prioritizing input from individuals with lived experience with a Medicaid waiver program.

    (c)    The Council shall adhere to person–centered thinking, diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, and evidence–based and data–driven discussion and problem solving.