Committees

Appointed by the chairperson, the Action Committee is responsible for:

• in conjunction with staff, coordinating the development of the SPIL with the WIN and submitting it to the council for approval
• compiling data and preparing an Annual Report on independent living in the state to be submitted to the Governor, legislators, and others 
• compiling data and relevant stories for the monthly newsletter
• assist with Resource Development activities 
• planning and conducting marketing activities
• and other duties as assigned by the Chairperson of the Council

 Appointed by the Chairperson, the Administrative Committee is responsible for:

• soliciting nominations for membership and presenting nominations to the Council
• making nominations for officers and at-large members of the executive committee 
• reviewing the bylaws annually and making recommendations for amendments 
• developing and implementing the strategies for monitoring the implementation of the SPIL 
• and other duties as assigned by the Chairperson of the Council

Appointed by the Chairperson, the Advocacy committee is responsible for:

• coordinating and planning for special events
• coordinating the legislative and advocacy efforts of the Council (FSI)
• monitoring legislative sessions and reporting to the Council (FSI)
• educating policymakers and the public on how Bills affect people with disabilities (FSI)
• educating the Council in legislative and policy matters (FSI)
• coordinating the Council's interests with other agencies and organizations
• coordinating hearings and public forums necessary to carry out the duties and authorities of the Council
• developing and implementing strategies to maximize the cooperation, coordination, and working relationships among the CILs, the DSE, the Council, other agencies, other councils, and public or private entities determined to be appropriate by the Council
• and other duties as assigned by the Chairperson of the Council

Selected by the voting membership, the Executive Committee is responsible for:

• leading planning efforts of the SILC
• maintaining adequate procedures and internal financial controls
• developing the annual budget and revise as necessary   
• attending meetings and activities with individuals and groups
• speaking publicly on the SILC's behalf
• signing the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) on behalf of the Council
• overseeing and coordinating the work of all Council committees
• facilitating the development of new independent living leaders within the state