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Members 8
Appointed By• Town Manager,with Selectmen's approval
Length of Term. Three-year term,staggered
Appointments made- October 30
Meeting Times At least 10 times annually
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 §8J
Selectmen designated as Special Municipal Employees on January 18,2006