SECTION 612:1-7-3. Relationships with state boards: ex officio representation from the Department

(a)   State Rehabilitation Council. Section725 of the Rehabilitation Act requires the state establish a State Rehabilitation Council. The Council membership is appointed by the Governor consistent with the provisions of 29 USC Section 725. The Director of the Department of Rehabilitation Services serves as an ex officio member of the Council. The Council reviews, analyzes, and advises the Department regarding the performance of its responsibilities under the Rehabilitation Act; helps develop the State Plan; and performs other functions as specified in Section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act.

(b)   Statewide Independent Living Council. Section 706d of the Rehabilitation Act requires the State establish a Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC). Membership of the Council is appointed by the Governor consistent with 29 USC 796(b). When serving as the Designated State Entity (DSE) for receipt and disbursement of federal independent living funds as authorized by 29 USC 796c(c), the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) has a non-voting member position on the SILC. The Council develops and submit the State Plan for Independent Living as described in Section 796c of the Rehabilitation Act, and monitors implementation of the State Plan. The Director of the DSE is a required signer for submission of the State Plan.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 4607, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2425, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 1790, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2579, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1761, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1651, eff 7-1-07; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1990, eff 9-14-18]