Purpose

To serve as the local disability services board for the participating jurisdictions as specified in Section 51.5-47 through 51.5-52 of the Code of Virginia, and as provided for in the Guidelines for the Commonwealth of Virginia Disability Services Council. To provide input to state agencies on services needs and priorities of persons with physical and sensory disabilities residing within the participating jurisdictions. To provide information and resource referral to the participating local governments regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. To provide such other assistance and advice to the participating local governments as may be requested.

Membership

The Board shall consist of a maximum of (15) members including at least one local official from each of the participating jurisdictions, one representative of the business community, and one consumer. The Board will have not less than five (5) members with physical, visual or hearing disabilities or who are members of a family of someone with such disabilities.

REPRESENTATION FROM NEWPORT NEWS SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
1 - local official who is defined as either appointed or elected
1 - consumer who is defined as an individual with a disability or a family member of an individual with a disability
1 - business representative
Three Consecutive Three Year Terms of Office

There shall be no limitation upon the number of terms for which a member of the Board may be appointed.
Resolution No. 7651-94

Compensation

None