Resident Advisory Committees
24 U.S.C. § 416a
in effect(a) Establishment and purpose(1) A Resident Advisory Committee is an elected body of residents at each facility of the Retirement Home established to provide a forum for all residents to express their needs, ideas, and interests through elected representatives of their respective floor or area. (2) A Resident Advisory Committee—(A) serves as a forum for ideas, recommendations, and representation to management of that facility of the Retirement Home to enhance the morale, safety, health, and well-being of residents; and (B) provides a means to communicate policy and general information between residents and management.
(b) Election processThe election process for the Resident Advisory Committee at a facility of the Retirement Home shall be coordinated by the facility Ombudsman.
(c) Chairperson(1) The Chairperson of a Resident Advisory Committee shall be elected at large and serve a two-year term. (2) Chairpersons serve as a liaison to the Administrator and are voting members of the Advisory Council. Chairpersons shall create meeting agendas, conduct the meetings, and provide a copy of the minutes to the Administrator, who will forward the copy to the Chief Operating Officer for approval.
(d) MeetingsAt a minimum, meetings of a Resident Advisory Committee shall be conducted quarterly.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc24@119-95.zipFetched: 6/4/2026
