- (a) The family support council is established. The family support council consists of twelve (12) members. The governor shall appoint the members of the family support council. A member may be removed from the council by the governor and serves at the governor's pleasure.
- (b) At least seven (7) of the members of the family support council must be individuals who are eligible for family support services.
- (c) The family support council must include a representative of the governor's planning council on people with disabilities.
- (d) The family support council shall meet at least quarterly to monitor the family support policy state plan.
(e) The family support council shall:
- (1) communicate information and recommendations concerning family support to the secretary; and
- (2) assist in developing state policies and programs that have an impact on individuals with disabilities and their families.
- (f) The secretary shall designate personnel to assist the family support council in performing the functions authorized by this section.
As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.26.