- a) two neurosurgeons;
- b) two orthopedic surgeons;
- c) two rehabilitation specialists, one of whom shall be a registered nurse;
- d) four persons with head injuries or family members of persons with head injuries;
- e) four persons with spinal cord injuries or family members of persons with spinal cord injuries;
- f) a representative of an Illinois college or university;
- g) a representative from health institutions or private industry; and
h) one individual from each of the following entities, as ex-officio members to the Council who are not subject to the limit of 2 consecutive 3 year terms:
- 1) DHS-ORS;
- 2) another unit within DHS that provides services to individuals with disabilities;
- 3) the State Board of Education;
- 4) the Department of Public Health;
- 5) the Department of Insurance;
- 6) the Department of Public Aid;
- 7) the Division of Specialized Care for Children of the University of Illinois;
- 8) the Statewide Independent Living Council; and
- 9) the State Rehabilitation Advisory Council. [410 ILCS 515/6(a)]
The Council shall consist of 29 members appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of the Senate. The members appointed by the Governor shall include:
(Source: Amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 3957, effective March 19, 1999)