Ind. Code ch. 12-12-2

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Ind. Code § 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. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 12-12-2-2 Establishment

Sec. 2. The commission on rehabilitation services is established. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 12-12-2-3 Membership

Sec. 3. (a) The commission consists of at least nineteen (19) members appointed by the governor as follows: (1) At least one (1) representative of a statewide consumer organization of people with disabilities. (2) At least one (1) representative of a statewide organization that advocates for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. (3) At least one (1) representative of a statewide organization that advocates for people with a diagnosis of a mental illness or addiction. (4) At least one (1) member representing current or former applicants for or recipients of vocational rehabilitation services. (5) The chairperson of the statewide Independent Living Council or the chairperson's designee. (6) At least one (1) representative of a parent training and information center established by the individuals with disabilities education act. (7) The director of the client assistance program administered by the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission under IC 12-28-1-12, or a representative recommended by the director of the client assistance program. (8) At least one (1) representative of community rehabilitation program service providers. (9) Four (4) representatives of business, industry, and labor. (10) The director of the rehabilitation services bureau who serves as an ex officio nonvoting member. (11) A vocational rehabilitation counselor shall serve as a nonvoting member. (12) A representative of a local workforce development board. (13) A representative of the department of education. (14) At least one (1) member who is a representative of the division of mental health and addiction who serves as a nonvoting member. (15) At least one (1) member who is a representative of the bureau of disabilities services who serves as a nonvoting member. (16) At least one (1) representative representing a trade association of providers that deliver services to people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. (b) Not more than nine (9) 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 rehabilitation services bureau. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-11-1(a) part; 4-28-11-1(b).] 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; P.L.68-2017, SEC.1; P.L.114-2018, SEC.1; P.L.241-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 12-12-2-4 Members; terms of office

Sec. 4. (a) A member of the commission serves a term not to exceed three (3) years. (b) Except for the director of the client assistance program or a representative recommended by the director of the client assistance program, a member may not serve more than six (6) consecutive years. (c) The governor shall: (1) specify the terms of service for each appointed member of the commission based on the commission's recommendations; and (2) vary the terms of service to ensure that the members' terms expire on a staggered basis. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.43; P.L.5-1993, SEC.56; P.L.68-2017, SEC.2; P.L.86-2018, SEC.157.

Ind. Code § 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. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-1(c).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 12-12-2-6 Election of officers

Sec. 6. The commission shall elect the necessary officers from the commission's membership. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-1(d).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 12-12-2-7 Powers and duties

Sec. 7. The commission shall do the following: (1) Advise the rehabilitation services bureau concerning the bureau'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 division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services and the rehabilitation services bureau 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 in accordance with federal requirements concerning: (A) the status of vocational rehabilitation programs in Indiana; and (B) recommendations concerning the implementation and progress toward advancing competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities as described in IC 22-9-11. (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. (7) Develop a statewide plan to support the advancement of competitive integrated employment, including self-employment, as the first and preferred option when providing services to individuals with disabilities. The plan, at a minimum, must include the following: (A) Identification of barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities. (B) An analysis of federal, state, and local agency policies concerning the provision of services to individuals with disabilities, including the impact of those policies on opportunities for competitive integrated employment. (C) Recommendations to advance competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-2.] 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; P.L.68-2017, SEC.3; P.L.122-2026, SEC.52.

Ind. Code § 12-12-2-8 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. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-3 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.45; P.L.5-1993, SEC.58.

Ind. Code § 12-12-2-9 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. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-3 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 12-12-2-10 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. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-4.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 12-12-2-11 Staff and personnel

Sec. 11. The commission, in conjunction with the division of disability, aging, 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; P.L.122-2026, SEC.53.

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