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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
Tenn 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
