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 -•^'••4 PUBLIC LAW 10&-220—AUG. 7, 1998 112 STAT. 1221 Independent Living Council (referred to in this section as the 'Council')- The Council shall not be established as an entity within a State agency. "(b) COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT.— "(1) APPOINTMENT.— Members of the Council shall be appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall select members after soliciting recommendations from representatives of organizations representing a broad range of individuals with disabilities and organizations interested in individuals with disabilities. "(2) COMPOSITION.—The Council shall include— "(A) at least one director of a center for independent living chosen by the directors of centers for independent living within the State; "(B) as ex ofi^cio, nonvoting members— "(i) a representative from the designated State unit; and "(ii) representatives from other State agencies that provide services for individuals with disabilities; and "(C) in a State in which one or more projects are carried out under section 121, at least one representative of the directors of the projects. "(3) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS. —The Council may include— "(A) other representatives from centers for independent living; "(B) parents and guardians of individuals with disabilities; "(C) advocates of and for individuals with disabilities; "(D) representatives from private businesses; "(E) representatives from organizations that provide services for individuals with disabilities; and "(F) other appropriate individuals. "(4) QUALIFICATIONS.— "(A) IN GENERAL. —The Council shall be composed of members— "(i) who provide statewide representation; "(ii) who represent a broad range of individuals with disabilities from diverse backgrounds; "(iii) who are knowledgeable about centers for independent living and independent living services; and "(iv) a majority of whom are persons who are— "(I) individuals with disabilities described in section 7(20)(B); and "(II) not employed by any State agency or center for independent living. "(B) VOTING MEMBERS.— A majority of the voting members of the Council shall be— "(i) individuals with disabilities described in section 7(20)(B); and "(ii) not employed by any State agency or center for independent living. "(5) CHAIRPERSON.— "(A) IN GENERAL.— Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Council shall select a chairperson from among the voting membership of the Council.

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