{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"4640.8","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4640.8","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.5. SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED [4500. - 4894.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Regional Centers for Persons With Developmental Disabilities [4620. - 4669.75.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.5/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Regional Center Responsibilities [4640. - 4659.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.5/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 414, Sec. 16.   Effective September 22, 1997.","effective":"1997-09-22","html":"<p>When convening any task force or advisory group, a regional center shall make its best effort to ensure representation by consumers and family members representing the community’s multicultural diversity.</p>","text":"When convening any task force or advisory group, a regional center shall make its best effort to ensure representation by consumers and family members representing the community’s multicultural diversity.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/regional-center-responsibilities-4640-8","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}