N.J. Admin. Code § 10:91-1.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10:91-1.11 - Composition and functions of the Commission$DQ$s consumer advisory boards

(a) At the discretion of the Executive Director, the Commission may establish consumer advisory boards in order to provide consumers and interested persons the opportunity to evaluate, comment upon and impact on services provided by Commission.

(b) The purpose of the consumer advisory boards is to focus on service areas and service delivery that are not mandated to the State Rehabilitation Council.

(c) The board(s) shall consist of members appointed by the Commission's Executive Director and/or designee. The following persons shall not be eligible for consumer advisory board membership:

1. Commission employees;

2. Paid Commission consultants;

3. Individuals employed by an agency under contract with the Commission; or

4. Individuals who are related to Commission employees.

(d) Individuals who are related to current board members may serve as ex officio members of the board.

(e) The consumer advisory boards shall:

1. Comply with Open Public Meetings Act, 10:4-6 et seq.;

2. Elect a member as chairperson. The chairperson shall be required to meet as necessary with the Executive Director and the chairperson of the State Rehabilitation Council and report on the activities of the Board;

3. Develop bylaws governing operation of the board; and

4. Meet as needed to conduct the business of the board.

(f) Board duties and responsibilities shall be:

1. To advocate for individuals who are blind and visually impaired;

2. To advise Commission administration with regard to the development and improvement of services for individuals who are blind and visually impaired;

3. To review Commission policy;

4. To comment on State and Federal legislative proposals; and

5. To establish liaison with existing Commission boards, councils and task forces.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:91-1.11

Amended by R.2000 d.313, effective 8/7/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 1482(a), 32 New Jersey Register 2902(a).
In (b) and (e)2, deleted "Advisory" following "Rehabilitation".