- (1) The SLA shall issue such forms, operating procedures, and reports as deemednecessary to fully comply with these rules provided that all forms, operatingprocedures, and reports directly relating to vendor responsibilities shall be developedwith the participation of the elected committee.
- (2) The SLA shall ensure the proper, complete, and accurate documentation of all chargesmade to vendors, including set-aside assessments.
- (3) The SLA shall provide a written report of selection committee decisions made duringthe period preceding a regularly scheduled committee meeting.
- (4) The SLA shall provide a written report of survey information on anticipated new BEPfacilities, expansion of existing facilities and add-ons that may be established in theupcoming quarter or near future.
- (5) The SLA shall report to the committee all grievances requested by any vendor(s) orlicensee(s); and the status of any grievances filed by the SLA against other governmentagencies or grantors.
- (6) The SLA shall consider, evaluate and determine the necessity to initiate grievancesagainst agencies, departments or institutions of the federal government if the federalentity fails to provide the BEP the full priority to vending rights as established bythe Randolph-Sheppard Act and accompanying regulations.
- (7) The SLA has the ultimate responsibility of administering BEP in agreement withapplicable laws and provisions provided for in BEP rules.
Author: Alabama Board of Rehabilitation Services, Alabama Elected Committee of BlindVendors
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§21-1-40, 21-9-9; 20 U.S.C. 107 et. seq.
History: New Rule: Filed January 19, 2000; effective February 23, 2000.