(a) The members of the DSSIDC shall include: the Director of the Developmental Disabilities Council or his/her designee, the Director of the Department of Education or his/her designee, the Director of the Department of Public Health & Social Services or his/her designee, the Director of the Department of Mental Health
& Substance Abuse or his/her designee, the Executive Director of Protection and Advocacy System or his/her designee, the Director of the University Affiliated Program or his/her designee, (1) representatives from nonprofit organizations that provide services to persons with disabilities, one (1) representative from a parent/guardian with a dependent under the age of ten (10) with a disability, one (1) representative from a parent/guardian with a dependent between the ages of 11-18 with a disability, and one (1) representative from a parent/ guardian with a dependent over the age of eighteen (18) with a disability (as defined in Article 3, Section 41302(d)), (5) representatives from the community who have varying disabilities.

(b) Removal of DSSIDC Member. The Governor may remove any member from the DSSIDC for cause including, but not limited to, neglect of any duty required by law, incompetence, unprofessional conduct or willful misconduct. A member subject to disciplinary proceedings shall disqualify himself/herself from the DSSIDC business until the charge(s) are adjudicated.

§ 41310. Powers of the Division of Support Services for
Individuals with Disabilities Council (DSSIDC).

(a) The DSSIDC shall elect a chairperson, who shall be a representative from one of the consumer groups; a vice-chairpersonand other officers as determined in its rules and regulations. The DSSIDC shall further determine in rules and regulations the number of DSSIDC meetings required and what constitutes a quorum to conduct its business. Members of the DSSIDC shall not hold membership on other Boards or Council in the territory that oversee issues with individuals with disabilities. The rules and regulations shall be promulgated by the DSSIDC in accordance with the Adjudication Act by October 1, 1997.

(b) Serve as a public advocate for individuals with disabilities by advising and making recommendations to the Administrator of DSSIDC on matters relating to individuals with disabilities.

(c) Participate in public education and awareness activities on the problems, needs, potentials and rights of the disabled persons through affirmative public education programs, including conferences, work-shops and forums.

(d) Seek improvements in existing programs and services and identify unmet needs of individuals with disabilities.

(e) Initiate and maintain contact with public and private, local and national organizations, agencies and individuals generally engaging in activities relating to disabled persons, or otherwise interested in the general or specific well-being of the disabled.

(f) Shall advise the Governor with recommendations for the appointment of the Director.

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ARTICLE 4
DIVISION OF HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
[Article Repealed and Division Abolished]

SOURCE: This Article was added by P.L. 24-92:2. This Article was repealed by P.L. 26-76:55, which repealed §§ 1 through 8 of P.L. 24-
92.

COMMENT: By repealing Section 8 of P.L. 24-92, which provided for pending Certificates of Need, the Compiler concludes that any pending Certificates of Need in 2002 need not be pursued, as such Certificates are no longer required..

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ARTICLE 5
DIVISION OF EVALUATION, ENFORCEMENT AND
COMPLIANCE

SOURCE: This Article was added by P.L. 24-92:3. This Article was repealed by P.L. 26-76:55, which repealed §§ 1 through 8 of P.L. 24-
92.

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ARTICLE 6
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES DISASTER RECOVERY FUND

SOURCE: This Article was added by P.L. 24-172:2. Entire article repealed by P.L. 36-071:3-7 (Dec. 27, 2021).

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ARTICLE 7
INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES VENDING ACT SOURCE: This Article was added by P.L. 26-110:2.