Family Support Division
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
State Rehab Council Bylaws
Article III -- Responsibilities of Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Orient the Council to RSB and advise it regarding controlling legislation, regulations and policies, as well as its services, programs, facilities and personnel. This will include:
- Explaining the above at Council meetings and, when indicated, providing training to Council members, and
- Making written information regarding the above available to Council members.
Make available to Council members information regarding budgetary limitations, RSB fiscal operations and the procedures that must be adhered to in any provision of services requiring expenditures.
Make all written information available to the Council in accessible media - regular and large print, braille, computer disc or tape.
Objectively consider Council recommendations regarding changes in services, service delivery, programs and facilities.
Keep the Council informed about acceptance or rejection of its recommendations and give explanations for rejections.
Make arrangements for Council meetings, including overnight accommodations, meals, meeting rooms, materials and supplies.
Reimburse members for expenses incurred including compensation for lost wages in conjunction with attendance at Council meetings and other Council business.
Prepare, in conjunction with the Council, a plan for the provision of resources, including staff support, needed to carry out Council functions.
Assure that RSB staff who assist the Council in carrying out its duties are not assigned other duties that would result in a conflict of interest.
In regard to the State Plan:
- In general.The State Plan must identify the goals and priorities of the State in carrying out the program.
- The goals and priorities must be jointly developed, agreed to, reviewed annually, and, as necessary, revised by the Council and RSB per 361.29(c)(1)(2)
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