Download as PDF
194A.115 Statewide Independent Living Council.
(1)
(2)
(3)
The Statewide Independent Living Council is hereby created and attached to the
Cabinet for Health and Family Services in accordance with 42 U.S.C. sec. 3515e for
administrative purposes to accomplish the purposes enumerated in 29 U.S.C. sec.
796d (Title VII, Part A, Section 705 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of
1998). Members of the council shall be appointed by the Governor from
recommendations submitted by the Department for Aging and Independent Living
consistent with the federal mandate to include a majority of individuals with
disabilities representing geographical and disability diversity, as well as
representatives from identified service providers and other entities. The
composition, qualifications, and terms of service of the council shall conform to the
federal law.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, any vacancy occurring
in the membership of the Statewide Independent Living Council shall be filled
in the same manner as the original appointment. The vacancy shall not affect
the power of the remaining members of the council.
(b) The Governor may delegate the authority to fill a vacancy to the remaining
voting members of the council.
Each member of the Statewide Independent Living Council may receive a per diem
of one hundred dollars ($100), not to exceed six hundred dollars ($600) annually,
for each regular or special meeting attended if the member is not employed or must
forfeit wages from other employment. Each member may have travel expenses
approved at the established state rate and expenses reimbursed at the established
state agency rate for services such as personal assistance, child care, and drivers for
attendance at council meetings, and in the performance of duties authorized by the
Statewide Independent Living Council. The per diem and expenses shall be paid out
of the federal funds appropriated under 29 U.S.C. ch. 16.
Effective: July 12, 2016
History: Repealed, reenacted, renumbered, and amended 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 32, sec. 2,
effective July 12, 2016. -- Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 50, effective July
12, 2006. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000. -Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 469, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1994.
Formerly codified as KRS 151B.240.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Kentucky may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.