118 CMR 13.00 — Advisory council

118 CMR: DISABLED PERSONS PROTECTION COMMISSION 118 CMR 13.00:ADVISORY COUNCIL Section 13.01: Scope and Purpose 13.02: Nature and Purpose of the Advisory Council

118 CMR 13.00 Advisory council

13.01 Scope and Purpose

13.01: Scope and Purpose 118 CMR 13.00 identifies the establishment of an Advisory Council to assist the Commission in developing policy that is consistent with and responsive to the needs of persons with disabilities.

13.02 Nature and Purpose of the Advisory Council

13.02: Nature and Purpose of the Advisory Council (1) The Commissioners shall appoint a council of citizens of the Commonwealth who shall advise the Commissioners on matters of policy regarding M.G.L. c. 19C. No employee of the Commission may be a voting member of the Advisory Council. (2) The Advisory Council shall have no fewer than three but no more than 15 members. A Chairperson shall be selected from the membership of the Advisory Council by its members. Said chairperson shall serve in that position for one year, beginning on September 1 st , and may serve successive terms. (3) The Advisory Council shall meet at least annually at a place and time determined by the Council. (4) For purposes of tort claims and conflicts of interest, all members of the Commission's Advisory Council shall be special state employees. REGULATORY AUTHORITY 118 CMR 13.00: M.G.L. c. 19C, §§ 3(b) and 3(f). 7/23/21118 CMR - 51