67-6701. DECLARATION OF PURPOSE. The legislature finds that disability is a natural part of the human experience that does not diminish the right of individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently, to exert control and choice over their own lives, and to fully participate in and contribute to their communities through full integration and inclusion […]
67-6702. DEFINITIONS. (1) "Advocacy" means to act in the interest of individuals with developmental disabilities in accordance with the purposes of this chapter. (2) "Assistive technology device" is any item, equipment or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. (3) "Assistive technology service" is any service […]
67-6703. IDAHO STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. (1) The Idaho state council on developmental disabilities is established to engage in advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities that: (a) Contribute to a coordinated, consumer and family-centered, consumer and family-directed, comprehensive system that includes needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote […]
67-6704. COMPOSITION. (1) The council shall consist of twenty-three (23) members to be appointed by the governor, at least sixty percent (60%) of whom shall be individuals with developmental disabilities, parents or guardians of children with developmental disabilities, or immediate relatives or guardians of adults with mentally impairing developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves. […]
67-6705. APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE. (1) Council members’ terms shall be for three (3) years. (2) The governor shall make appropriate provisions for rotation of membership on the council. (3) A vacancy occurring in the membership of the council shall be filled by appointment of the governor for the unexpired portion of the vacated […]
67-6706. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES. Members of the council shall serve with no salary or benefits, but are entitled to reimbursement for travel and other expenses as authorized by the Idaho Code. Those members of the council, as set out in section 67-6704(2), Idaho Code, shall also be reimbursed for expenses associated with the respective members’ […]
67-6707. ORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL — EMPLOYMENT OF NECESSARY PERSONNEL. (1) The governor shall, after consultation with the council members, appoint a chair from among the council membership who shall serve for a one (1) year term, but at the pleasure of the governor. (2) The council shall adopt and amend bylaws governing its proceedings, activities […]
67-6708. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES. The council shall: (1) Serve as a forum by which issues and benefits regarding current and potential services and programs for persons with developmental disabilities may be discussed by consumer, public, private, professional and lay interests. (2) Advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and conduct or support programs, projects and activities […]
67-6709. SHORT TITLE. This act shall be known and cited as the "Idaho state council on developmental disabilities act." History: [(67-6709) 67-6710, added 1978, ch. 269, sec. 1, p. 623; am. & redesig. 2002, ch. 113, sec. 10, p. 325.]
