EXECUTIVE ORDER EO
93-04
ESTABLISHING THE STATE REHABILITATION ADVISORY AND
STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING ADVISORY COUNCILS
This Executive Order implements the authority
granted to the Governor by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by the
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992, and requirements for states
participating with the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services
Administration. The purpose of those acts and regulations is to move toward a
collaborative and comprehensive statewide system of rehabilitation services for
individuals with disabilities. To do so requires the establishment of state
rehabilitation and state independent living councils to advise and assist the
state on a broad range of policy and coordination issues.
NOW,
THEREFORE, I, Mike Lowry, Governor of the State of
Washington, do hereby establish the Washington State Rehabilitation Advisory
Council and the Washington State Independent Living Advisory Council.
1. FORMATION OF COUNCILS AND MEMBERSHIP:
Each council shall comprise at least 15 members,
but not more than 21 members, of which a majority of the voting appointees
shall constitute a quorum. Members of the councils shall be appointed by the
Governor. A chairperson shall be designated by the members of each council.
State executive and legislative appointees shall be ex officio, non-voting
members. Terms of membership shall be three years, with the exception that
initial appointments shall be staggered in order to assure continuity of the
councils: one-third shall be appointed for one-year terms; one-third
shall be appointed for two-year terms; and one-third shall be appointed for
three-year terms. If a member resigns before completing a term, a new member
may be appointed to serve out the remainder of that term.
To achieve a balanced membership on the
councils, appointments shall be made with consideration given to geographic
representation, gender, and ethnic and cultural diversity. Individuals with
disabilities shall constitute a majority of each council.
A. Membership
of the State Rehabilitation Advisory Council shall be as follows:
(1) At
least one representative of the State Independent Living Advisory Council,
which representative may be the chairperson or other designee of the council.
(2) At
least one representative of a parent training and information center
established pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
(3) At
least one representative of the Client Assistance Program.
(4) At
least one vocational rehabilitation counselor, with knowledge of and experience
with vocational rehabilitation programs, who shall serve as an ex off officio,
non-voting member if the counselor is an employee of the state.
(5) At
least one representative of community rehabilitation program service providers.
(6) Four
representatives of business, labor, and industry.
(7) Representatives
of disability advocacy groups representing a cross section of:
a. individuals with physical, cognitive,
sensory, and mental disabilities; and
b. parents, family members, guardians,
advocates, or authorized representatives of individuals with disabilities who
have difficulty in representing themselves or are unable, due to their
disability, to represent themselves.
(8) Current
or former applicants for, or recipients of, vocational rehabilitation services.
(9) Ex
Officio Member-The Director of the designated state rehabilitation unit shall
be an ex officio member.
B. Membership
of the State Independent Living Advisory Council shall be as follows:
(1) At
least one director of a center for independent living chosen by the directors
of centers for independent living within the state.
(2) As
ex officio, non-voting members:
a. a representative from the designated
state unit; and
b. representatives from other state
agencies that provide services for individuals with disabilities.
(3) The
Council may include:
a. Other representatives from centers for
independent living
b. Parents and guardians of individuals
with disabilities.
c. Advocates of and for individuals with
disabilities.
d. Representatives from private
businesses.
e. Representatives from organizations that
provide services for individuals with disabilities.
f. Other appropriate individuals.
2. ROLES OF EACH COUNCIL:
A. State
Rehabilitation Advisory Council Functions:
(1) To review, analyze, and advise the
general vocational rehabilitation program of responsibilities under the Act.
(2) Advise and assist the general vocational
rehabilitation program in the e preparation of the state plan, the strategic
plan, reports, needs assessments, and evaluations.
(3) To conduct a review and analysis of
consumer satisfaction.
(4) To prepare and submit an annual report
to the Governor, the public, and appropriate state and federal interested
parties.
(5) Coordinate with other councils, as
specified by the Act.
(6) Advise and provide coordination between
the general vocational' rehabilitation program and the State Independent Living
Advisory Council and independent living centers.
(7) Perform other functions, consistent with
the Act, as the council determines appropriate.
B. State
Independent Living Advisory Council Functions:
(1) To jointly develop and submit the State
Plan for Independent Living in conjunction with the general vocational
rehabilitation program.
(2) To monitor, review, and evaluate the
implementation of the State Plan for Independent Living.
(3) Coordinate activities with the State
Rehabilitation Advisory Council and other councils that address the needs of
disability populations.
(4) Perform other functions, consistent with
the Act, as the council determines appropriate.
3. MEETINGS AND OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Each
council shall convene at least four meetings a year.
B. The
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Department of Social and Health
Services shall, in conjunction with each council, develop a plan for the
provision of such resources as may be necessary to carry out the functions of
each council.
C. Members
may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses of attending council
meetings and performing council duties.
This order shall take effect immediately.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused
the seal of the State
of Washington to be
affixed at Olympia
this 30th day of April
A.D., Nineteen hundred and ninety-three.
MIKE LOWRY
Governor of Washington
BY THE GOVERNOR:
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Assistant Secretary of
State
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