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COMMISSION ON DISABILITY 2022 Jalll , 5 aui °m
TOWN CLERK
LEXINGTON MA
Members: Nine (9)
Appointed By: Town Manager,with Selectmen's approval
Appointed: October 30
Meeting Times: At least 10 times annually
Term Length: 3 years, staggered
Description: The Lexington Commission on Disability shall: 1) research local
problems of people with disabilities; 2) advise and assist municipal
officials and employees in ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and
regulations that affect people with disabilities; 3) coordinate or carry out programs
designed to meet the problems of people with disabilities in coordination with
programs of the Massachusetts Office on Disability; 4) review and make
recommendations about policies, procedures, services, activities and facilities of
department,boards and agencies of said city or town as they affect people with
disabilities; 5) provide information,referrals, guidance and technical assistance to
individuals,public agencies, businesses and organizations in all matters pertaining
to disability; 6) coordinate activities of other local groups organized for similar
purposes.
Criteria for Membership: Majority of members should have disabilities, one
member shall be immediate family member of person with disability and one
member shall be elected or appointed by the Town.
Ref: MGL. Chapter 40: Section 8J
Selectmen designated as Special Municipal Employees on January 18, 2006.
Select Board approved the number of members to be increased to nine (9) on January 10,
2022.