Provision of support for the Planning Council, including the

1. Costs associated with conducting a needs assessment and other methods for obtaining input on community needs and priorities, such as public meetings, focus groups, and ad-hoc panels, for the purpose of assisting the Planning Council in setting service priorities
2. Staff support (clerical and professional expenses required by the Planning Council for performance of required Planning Council activities, including routine Planning Council administrative activities)
3. Costs incurred by Planning Council members as a result of their participation on the Planning Council and in the conduct of their required Planning Council activities, which covers such items as reimbursement of reasonable and actual out-of-pocket costs incurred solely as a result of attending a scheduled meeting, including transportation, meals, babysitting fees, and lost wages
4. Costs associated with the development of the comprehensive plan for the organization and delivery of HIV-related services
5. Costs associated with assessing the efficiency of the administrative mechanism in rapidly allocating funds within the EMA
6. Costs associated with participation in development of the Statewide Coordinated Statement of Need (SCSN)
7. Marketing activities associated with publicizing the Planning Council's activities and programs for HIV-affected/infected populations and sub-populations, and efforts to substantively enhance community participation in Planning Council
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8. Development and implementation of Planning Council grievance procedures for decisions related to priorities and allocations

For Information about Council or committee meeting times or locations, please call Planning Council Support at (407) 245-0188.