2014 Indiana Code TITLE 12. HUMAN SERVICES ARTICLE 12. REHABILITATION SERVICES CHAPTER 2. COMMISSION ON REHABILITATION SERVICES
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IC 12-12-2
Chapter 2. Commission on Rehabilitation Services
IC 12-12-2-1
"Commission" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the
commission on rehabilitation services established by section 2 of this
chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IC 12-12-2-2
Establishment
Sec. 2. The commission on rehabilitation services is established.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
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Membership
Sec. 3. (a) The commission consists of at least fourteen (14)
members appointed by the governor as follows:
(1) Three (3) members representing advocacy groups for:
(A) individuals with:
(i) physical;
(ii) cognitive;
(iii) sensory; and
(iv) mental;
disabilities; or
(B) parents, guardians, or advocates of individuals with
disabilities who have difficulty or who are unable to
represent themselves.
(2) At least one (1) member representing current or former
applicants for vocational rehabilitation services or recipients of
vocational rehabilitation services.
(3) At least one (1) representative of the statewide Independent
Living Council.
(4) At least one (1) representative of a parent training and
information center established by the individuals with
disabilities education act.
(5) At least one (1) representative of the Indiana protection and
advocacy services agency.
(6) At least one (1) representative of community rehabilitation
program service providers.
(7) Four (4) representatives of business, industry, and labor.
(8) The director of the division of disability and rehabilitative
services shall serve as an ex officio member.
(9) A vocational rehabilitation counselor shall serve as an ex
officio nonvoting member.
(b) Not more than seven (7) members of the commission may be
from the same political party.
(c) At least fifty-one percent (51%) of the commission must be
persons with disabilities who are not employees of the division of
disability and rehabilitative services.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.42;
P.L.5-1993, SEC.55; P.L.141-2006, SEC.46.
IC 12-12-2-4
Members; terms of office
Sec. 4. (a) A member of the commission serves a term of three (3)
years.
(b) A member may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.43;
P.L.5-1993, SEC.56.
IC 12-12-2-5
Members; vacancies
Sec. 5. The governor shall fill a vacancy on the commission by
appointing an individual for the unexpired term.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
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Election of officers
Sec. 6. The commission shall elect the necessary officers from the
commission's membership.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
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Powers and duties
Sec. 7. The commission shall do the following:
(1) Advise the division concerning the division's performance
in the following areas:
(A) Eligibility and order of selection.
(B) Scope, extent, and effectiveness of services.
(C) Functions of state agencies in addition to vocational
rehabilitation affecting individuals in achieving rehabilitation
goals.
(2) Advise the secretary of family and social services and the
division of disability and rehabilitative services concerning the
state plan, applications, and the strategic plan.
(3) Review and analyze the effectiveness and consumer
satisfaction with the functions of the agencies dealing with
persons with disabilities and with vocational rehabilitation
services.
(4) Prepare and submit an annual report to the governor and the
rehabilitation services administration commissioner on the
status of vocational rehabilitation programs in Indiana.
(5) Coordinate with other councils in Indiana.
(6) Advise and provide for coordination and working
relationships between the state agency and the Independent
Living Council and Independent Living centers.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.44;
P.L.5-1993, SEC.57; P.L.141-2006, SEC.47.
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Meetings
Sec. 8. (a) The commission shall meet at least four (4) times a year
upon the call of the commission's presiding officer.
(b) The meetings of the commission must comply with
IC 5-14-1.5.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.45;
P.L.5-1993, SEC.58.
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Members; per diem; travel expenses
Sec. 9. A member of the commission is entitled to the following:
(1) The minimum salary per diem as provided in
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) for each day spent on the official business of
the commission.
(2) Reimbursement for travel and other expenses as provided in
the state travel policies and procedures established by the
Indiana department of administration and approved by the
budget agency.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
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Advisory committees; per diem and expenses of committee
members
Sec. 10. (a) The commission may appoint advisory committees
necessary to advise the director and the bureau.
(b) A member of an advisory committee appointed under this
section is entitled to the following:
(1) The minimum salary per diem as provided in
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) for each day spent on the official business of
the advisory committee.
(2) Reimbursement for traveling and other expenses as provided
in the state travel policies and procedures established by the
Indiana department of administration and approved by the
budget agency.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
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Staff and personnel
Sec. 11. The commission, in conjunction with the division of
disability and rehabilitative services, may employ staff and other
personnel as necessary.
As added by P.L.4-1993, SEC.46 and P.L.5-1993, SEC.59. Amended
by P.L.141-2006, SEC.48.
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