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 112 STAT. 1154 PUBLIC LAW 105-220—AUG. 7, 1998 such fewer number of years as will provide for the expiration of terms on a staggered basis. "(B) NUMBER OF TERMS.— NO member of the Council, other than a representative described in clause (iii) or (ix) of paragraph (I)(A), or clause (iii) or (x) of paragraph (1)(B), may serve more than two consecutive full terms. "(7) VACANCIES.— "(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The vacancy shall not affect the power of the remaining members to execute the duties of the Council. "(B) DELEGATION. —The Governor may delegate the authority to fill such a vacancy to the remaining members of the Council after making the original appointment. "(c) FUNCTIONS OF COUNCIL. — The Council shall, after consulting with the State workforce investment board— "(1) review, analyze, and advise the designated State unit regarding the performance of the responsibilities of the unit under this title, particularly responsibilities relating to— " (A) eligibility (including order of selection); "(B) the extent, scope, and effectiveness of services provided; and "(C) functions performed by State agencies that affect or that potentially sifTect the ability of individuals with disabilities in achieving employment outcomes under this title; "(2) in partnership with the designated State unit— "(A) develop, agree to, and review State goals and priorities in accordance with section 101(a)(15)(C); and "(B) evaluate the effectiveness of the vocational rehabilitation program and submit reports of progress to the Commissioner in accordance with section 101(a)(15XE); "(3) advise the designated State agency and the designated State unit regarding activities authorized to be carried out under this title, and assist in the preparation of the State plan and amendments to the plan, applications, reports, needs assessments, and evaluations required by this title; "(4) to the extent feasible, conduct a review and analysis of the effectiveness of, and consumer satisfaction with— " (A) the functions performed by the designated State agency; "(B) vocational rehabilitation services provided by State agencies and other public and private entities responsible for providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities under this Act; and "(C) employment outcomes achieved by eligible individuals receiving services under this title, including the availability of health and other employment benefits in connection with such employment outcomes; Reports. "(5) prepare and submit an annual report to the Governor and the Commissioner on the status of vocational rehabilitation programs operated within the State, and make the report available to the public; "(6) to avoid duplication of efforts and enhance the number of individuals served, coordinate activities with the activities

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