How to Join the Inland Empire HIV Planning Council (IEHPC)

The Inland Empire HIV Planning Council (IEHPC) is a community-based advisory body that helps plan and prioritize HIV services funded through the Ryan White Program in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

Membership is open to consumers, providers, and community members who are committed to improving HIV care and services in the Inland Empire.

Step-by-Step Membership Process

1. Submit an Application

Interested individuals complete a Planning Council membership application. Applications are accepted year-round and are reviewed as vacancies become available.

2. Attend Required Meetings (Pre-Selection)

Before being considered for membership, applicants must attend:

  • One (1) Planning Council meeting, and

  • Two (2) Committee meetings

These meetings must be completed within a six-month period.

3. Interview with the Council Development Committee

After meeting attendance requirements, applicants are invited to interview with the Council Development Committee (CDC).
The interview focuses on:

  • Interest in HIV planning and the Ryan White Program

  • Ability to meet participation expectations

  • Skills, lived experience, and perspectives brought to the Council

4. Approval by the Full Planning Council

Applicants recommended by the CDC are presented to the full Planning Council for a vote.
Approval requires a majority vote of Council members present.

5. Appointment by the County

Once approved by the Planning Council, the applicant’s name is forwarded to the
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, who make the official appointment.

6. Orientation & Committee Assignment

New members complete an orientation covering:

  • Roles and responsibilities

  • Council bylaws and policies

  • Committee structure and expectations

Each member is assigned to at least one standing committee and may be paired with a mentor.

Member Expectations

Planning Council members are expected to:

  • Attend at least two-thirds of Council meetings each year

  • Attend at least two-thirds of meetings of their assigned committee

  • Participate in required planning activities, including needs assessment and priority setting

Membership Application - English
Membership Application - Spanish

Email Membership Application to info@iehpc.org