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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission on Disability - COD - Charge - 2003 COMMISSION ON DISABILITY Appointed by Town Manager (With Board of Selectmen Approval) Members Nine (9) Appointed October 30 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 Said commission members shall consist of people with disabilities, one member shall be a member of the immediate family of a person with a disability, and one member of said commission shall be either an elected or appointed official of that city of town. Reference M.G.L Chapter 40 Section 8J-Disability Commission. Authorized by Article 27, 2003 which adopted MGL C 40§8J Adopted by Board of Selectmen September 8, 2003