Sec. 6. (a) There is established a statewide independent living council. The council is not a part of a state agency.
(b) The council consists of at least eleven (11) members appointed by the governor, including the following:
(1) At least one (1) director of a center for independent living located in Indiana chosen by the directors of the centers for independent living located in Indiana.
(2) Nonvoting members from state agencies that provide services for individuals with disabilities.
(3) Other members, who may include the following:
(A) Representatives of centers for independent living.
(B) Parents and guardians of individuals with disabilities.
(C) Advocates for individuals with disabilities.
(D) Representatives from private business.
(E) Representatives of organizations that provide services for individuals with disabilities.
(F) Other appropriate individuals.
(c) The members appointed under subsection (b) must:
(1) provide statewide representation;
(2) represent a broad range of individuals with disabilities from diverse backgrounds;
(3) be knowledgeable about centers for independent living and independent living services; and
(4) include a majority of members who:
(A) are individuals with disabilities; and
(B) are not employed by a state agency or a center for independent living.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.185; P.L.141-2006, SEC.52; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.298; P.L.153-2011, SEC.13.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 12. Rehabilitation Services
Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living
12-12-8-1. "Center for Independent Living" Defined
12-12-8-1.5. "Commissioner" Defined
12-12-8-2. "Consumer Control" Defined
12-12-8-2.5. "Council" Defined
12-12-8-3. "Cross-Disability" Defined
12-12-8-3.2. "Federal Act" Defined
12-12-8-3.4. "Individual With a Disability" Defined
12-12-8-3.6. "Individual With a Significant Disability" Defined
12-12-8-3.8. "State Plan" Defined
12-12-8-4. Provisions Void That Violate Federal Law; Eligibility for Funding
12-12-8-5. Designation of Division as Responsible State Unit
12-12-8-6. Establishment of Statewide Independent Living Council; Membership; Requirements
12-12-8-8. Terms of Council Members; Limitation
12-12-8-9. Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Council
12-12-8-10. Powers and Duties of Council; Public Access to Meetings
12-12-8-11. Preparation and Submission of State Plan
12-12-8-12. Awarding of Grants to Eligible Centers
12-12-8-13. Appointment of Peer Review Committee
12-12-8-14. Eligibility of Centers to Receive Funds