The executive director shall appoint an advisory council to advise and assist the division, the office, and the department in matters relating to the needs of and provision of services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Terms Used In Utah Code 35A-13-504
Deaf: means an individual with a diagnosed auditory deficit that renders the individual unable to comprehend spoken language through audition only, even with medical intervention or amplification, and that results in functional limitations in one or more areas of daily living. See Utah Code 35A-13-102
Executive director: means the executive director of the department appointed under Section 35A-1-201. See Utah Code 35A-1-102
Hard of hearing: means an individual with a diagnosed auditory deficit ranging from mild to profound that results in functional limitations in one or more areas of daily living. See Utah Code 35A-13-102
At least one-half of the members of the council shall be individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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A member of the council may not receive compensation or benefits for the member’s service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
