Section 19-J:3 Membership; Terms. - New Hampshire Statutes

   I. The membership of the council shall be appointed by the governor in accordance with the DD Act and shall consist of not more than 21 members which shall include:
      (a) Individuals with developmental disabilities and parents or guardians of adults with mentally impairing developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves, which persons shall make up not less than 60 percent of the membership of the council.
      (b) The state agencies or subdivisions that administer funds provided under federal laws related to individuals with disabilities, including the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. section 701 et seq.), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. section 1400 et seq.), the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. section 3001 et seq.) and Titles V and XIX of the Social Security Act.
      (c) A representative of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service established under the DD Act.
      (d) A representative of the Protection and Advocacy system for protecting the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities established under the DD Act.
      (e) Representatives of local and non-governmental agencies and private and non-profit groups located in New Hampshire concerned with services for individuals with developmental disabilities in New Hampshire.
   II. Terms of office shall be 3-year staggered terms. A council member whose term of office is expiring may continue beyond the end of the term until reappointed or until a successor is nominated. The council shall elect a chairperson. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. Members of the council shall be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses for attending council meetings and performing council duties. The council shall support council member and staff travel to authorized training and technical assistance activities, including in-service training and leadership development activities.

Source. 2006, 179:1, eff. July 1, 2006.