Iowa Admin. Code r. 877-33.13 - State rehabilitation council
(1)
Composition. The state rehabilitation council's composition is
set forth in 34 CFR Section
361.17(b). The appointing
authority is to select members of the council after soliciting recommendations
from representatives of organizations representing a broad range of individuals
with disabilities and organizations interested in individuals with
disabilities. In selecting members, the appointing authority must consider, to
the greatest extent practicable, the extent to which minority populations are
represented on the council. A majority of members must be individuals with
disabilities who meet the requirements of
34 CFR Section
361.5(c)(28) and are not
employed by the designated state unit .
(2)
Chairperson. The
chairperson must be selected by the members of the council from among the
voting members of the council.
(3)
Terms. Each member of the council shall be appointed for a
term of no more than three years. Each member of the council, other than the
representative of the client assistance program, shall serve for no more than
two consecutive full terms. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring
prior to the end of the term for which the predecessor was appointed must be
appointed for the remainder of the predecessor's term and may serve one
additional three-year term. The terms of service of the members initially
appointed is to be for a varied number of years to ensure that terms expire on
a staggered basis.
(4)
Vacancies. The governor will fill a vacancy in council
membership.
(5)
Functions. The council, after consulting with the state
workforce development board, performs the functions set forth in
34 CFR Section
361.17(h).
(6)
Meetings. The council
must convene at least four meetings a year. The meetings must be publicly
announced, open, and accessible to the general public, including individuals
with disabilities, unless there is a valid reason for an executive session. The
council's meetings are subject to Iowa Code chapter 21, the open meetings
law.
(7)
Forums or
hearings. The council shall conduct forums or hearings, as
appropriate, that are publicly announced, open, and accessible to the public,
including individuals with disabilities.
(8)
Conflict of interest. No
member of the council may cast a vote on any matter that would provide direct
financial benefit to the member or the member's organization or otherwise give
the appearance of a conflict of interest under state law.
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