ยง 702. Most integrated setting coordinating council; organization. 1.
The most integrated setting coordinating council is hereby created
within the executive department to have and exercise the functions,
powers and duties provided by the provisions of this article and any
other provision of law. The council shall be comprised of the
commissioners of: the department of health, the office for people with
developmental disabilities, the office of mental health, the department
of transportation, the office of children and family services, the
office of addiction services and supports, the department of education,
and the division of housing and community renewal. In addition, the
council shall consist of the director of the office for the aging, the
chief disability officer, three consumers of services for individuals
with disabilities, one to be appointed by the governor, one to be
appointed by the temporary president of the senate, and one to be
appointed by the speaker of the assembly, three individuals with
expertise in the field of community services for people of all ages with
disabilities, one to be appointed by the governor, one to be appointed
by the temporary president of the senate, and one to be appointed by the
speaker of the assembly, and three individuals with expertise in or
recipients of services available to senior citizens with disabilities,
one to be appointed by the governor, one to be appointed by the
temporary president of the senate, and one to be appointed by the
speaker of the assembly.
2. The chief disability officer shall serve as chairperson of the
council.
3. The council shall meet as necessary to carry out its functions,
powers and duties, but such meetings shall occur at least once each
quarter.