There is established the Statewide Independent Living Council. For budgetary purposes, the council is located in the Department of Health. The department shall provide reasonable and necessary professional and technical assistance when requested by the council.
(a) The governor shall appoint members to the council who meet the applicable requirements of 29 U.S.C. 796d after soliciting personal applications and after soliciting recommendations from the public, from organizations representing a broad range of individuals experiencing disabilities, and from organizations interested in individuals experiencing disabilities. The council shall select a chairperson from among […]
(a) The council shall perform the duties set out in 29 U.S.C. 796d in a manner that will maximize the state’s receipt of federal financial assistance for independent living services and centers of independent living for residents with severe disabilities, including the following duties: (1) joint development of the state plan required under 29 U.S.C. […]
In AS 44.29.700 – 44.29.730, “council” means the Statewide Independent Living Council established under AS 44.29.700.
