56-1204. ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The council shall carry out those powers and duties set forth in the rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended. The council shall also:
(1) Assess the need for services for Idahoans with disabilities and advocate with decision makers;
(2) Supervise and evaluate such staff as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the council;
(3) Ensure that all regularly scheduled meetings of the council are open to the public and that sufficient advance notice of meetings is provided pursuant to the open meeting law;
(4) Prepare reports and make recommendations, as necessary;
(5) Perform other activities the council deems necessary to increase the ability of Idahoans with disabilities to live independently;
(6) Promulgate rules, as may be necessary, in compliance with chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code.
History:
[56-1204, added 2004, ch. 327, sec. 1, p. 979; am. 2016, ch. 224, sec. 2, p. 619.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 56 - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND WELFARE
Chapter 12 - IDAHO STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL
Section 56-1201 - IDAHO STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL — LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Section 56-1202 - IDAHO STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL — POWERS.
Section 56-1203 - DIRECTORS OF IDAHO STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL.
Section 56-1204 - ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Section 56-1205 - ALLOCATION OF FUNDS BY DESIGNATED STATE UNITS.
Section 56-1206 - IDAHO STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL FUND.