19-J:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Council " means the New Hampshire council on developmental disabilities established in RSA 19-J:2. II. " Developmental disability " means a severe, chronic disability which: (a) Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments; (b) Is manifested before the […]
19-J:2 Council Established. – There is established the New Hampshire council on developmental disabilities which shall promote the inclusion, integration, productivity, independence, and self-determination of people with developmental disabilities in New Hampshire, and carry out the requirements of Subtitle B of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (hereinafter known […]
19-J:3 Membership; Terms. – I. The membership of the council shall be appointed by the governor in accordance with the DD Act and shall consist of not more than 21 members which shall include: (a) Individuals with developmental disabilities and parents or guardians of adults with mentally impairing developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for […]
19-J:4 Executive Director; Staff. – The council shall select an executive director by a vote of a majority of all voting council members. The executive director shall be in the classified service of the state and shall perform such duties as the council may require. The council shall maintain sufficient staff, supervised by the […]
19-J:5 Organization of Council. – The council shall organize itself in conformity with its responsibilities under the DD Act and this chapter, and shall establish committees to address issues that affect persons with developmental disabilities. The chairperson, with the input of the council, shall designate the members of such committees. The council shall adopt […]
19-J:6 Duties and Powers. – The council shall have the following duties and powers: I. To develop a state plan for the inclusion, integration, productivity, independence, and self-determination of people with developmental disabilities in New Hampshire and implement programs, projects, and activities to implement that plan. II. To support and conduct outreach activities to […]
19-J:7 Meetings. – The council shall establish a schedule of meetings on an annual basis. All meetings shall be open to the public in accordance with RSA 91-A. Source. 2006, 179:1, eff. July 1, 2006.
