The SILC will have as ex-officio, at least an annual basis, forwarding recommendations of qualified, knowledgeable, non-voting members a and diverse candidates to be appointed by the representative of the DSE and Governor/appointing authority. representatives from other State 1.3 agencies that provide services The majority of voting SILC membership shall for individuals with disabilities. consist of individuals with disabilities who are not employed by any state agency or CIL. Qualifications: The membership of Additional members may include other the SILC provide statewide representatives from centers for independent representation, represent a broad living, other individuals with disabilities, range of disabilities, have diverse parents and guardians of individuals with backgrounds and are disabilities, advocates of and for individuals knowledgeable about CILs and with disabilities, representatives from private Independent Living services. businesses, representatives from Election of a Chairperson: The SILC organizations that provide services for shall select a chairperson from individuals with disabilities, and other among the voting membership of the appropriate individuals. SILC. [In states where the Governor 1.4 does not have veto power, the SILC will provide training to its members on Governor may designate a voting the Rehab Act and Independent Living at member of the SILC to serve as least annually. chairperson.] The SILC shall provide each newly appointed Terms for SILC Members: Each member with training and orientation prior to SILC member shall serve for a term voting. of 3 years, unless appointed to fill a Every SILC shall complete and submit an vacancy, and cannot serve more assessment of the SILC training needs to than two consecutive full terms. SILC-NET and or other federal designee on Vacancies: Any vacancy shall be an annual basis. filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Sec. The Council fulfills all the 2.1 SILC is responsible to ensure the 2.1 705(c)(1) duties in Section development and submission of the The SILC will work with the Centers for 705(c)(1). State Plan for Independent Living Independent Living within the state to (SPIL). conduct public hearings, review annual (704) a. Documents the process for reports and use other mechanisms to identify development of the state plan with needs and trends and gather information for the Centers for Independent the development of the state plan, including
The SILC will have as ex-officio, non-voting members a representative of the DSE and representatives from other State agencies that provide services for individuals with disabilities. Qualifications: The membership of the SILC provide statewide representation, represent a broad range of disabilities, have diverse backgrounds and are knowledgeable about CILs and Independent Living services. Election of a Chairperson: The SILC shall select a chairperson from among the voting membership of the SILC. [In states where the Governor does not have veto power, the Governor may designate a voting member of the SILC to serve as chairperson.] Terms for SILC Members: Each SILC member shall serve for a term of 3 years, unless appointed to fill a vacancy, and cannot serve more than two consecutive full terms. Vacancies: Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. at least an annual basis, forwarding recommendations of qualified, knowledgeable, and diverse candidates to be appointed by the Governor/appointing authority. 1.3 The majority of voting SILC membership shall consist of individuals with disabilities who are not employed by any state agency or CIL. Additional members may include other representatives from centers for independent living, other individuals with disabilities, parents and guardians of individuals with disabilities, advocates of and for individuals with disabilities, representatives from private businesses, representatives from organizations that provide services for individuals with disabilities, and other appropriate individuals. 1.4 SILC will provide training to its members on the Rehab Act and Independent Living at least annually. The SILC shall provide each newly appointed member with training and orientation prior to voting. Every SILC shall complete and submit an assessment of the SILC training needs to SILC-NET and or other federal designee on an annual basis. Sec. 705(c)(1) The Council fulfills all the duties in Section 705(c)(1). 2.1 SILC is responsible to ensure the development and submission of the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). a. Documents the process for development of the state plan with the Centers for Independent 2.1 The SILC will work with the Centers for Independent Living within the state to conduct public hearings, review annual (704) reports and use other mechanisms to identify needs and trends and gather information for the development of the state plan, including
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