Vote — approved

Jack Sellers	yes
Thomas Galvin	yes
Bill Gates	yes
Clint Hickman	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

Ayes: Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Clint Hickman, Steve Gallardo

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79. THE RYAN WHITE PLANNING COUNCIL REFLECTIVENESS ROSTER Approve the Reflectiveness Roster for the Greater Phoenix Ryan White HIV Services Planning Council (Council) requested by Health Services and Resources Administration (HRSA). Each year, the Maricopa County Ryan White program is required to report compliance with legislative requirements regarding membership representation on the Planning Council. These requirements include ensuring that Planning Council is comprised of a minimum of 33% unaffiliated consumers of Ryan White services and that each membership category is represented on the Council. A new requirement this year states that a signature by the Chief Elected Official (CEO) or designee is required if any membership categories are vacant. Currently the Planning Council has two legislatively mandated vacancy for the State Medicaid Agency and HIV Prevention Representative position. The Ryan White Program has attempted multiple times over the past 6 years through direct contact with Medicaid and through partner connections at the State to engage Medicaid on the Council. In March 2024, Medicaid informed our office that they do not have the capacity for ongoing participation or membership on the council. Their representative has agreed however, to provide up to two (2) presentations at Planning Council Meetings each year that will cover relevant data and topics of the Council’s request. The position for HIV Prevention is currently open due to recent staffing changes. We’ve identified a potential candidate who is currently undergoing the approval process by the planning council. Other membership positions that show vacant are not applicable since one planning council member can serve as the representative for multiple positions per HRSA guidance and report instructions. (C-86-24-191-X-00)

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