Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-7-11-.03
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 795-7-11-.03 - Function(1) The elected committee shall be responsible for performing all functions and obligations imposed pursuant to these rules and regulations.(2) The elected committee shall actively participate with the SLA in major administrative decisions affecting overall planning, administration, and management of BEP.(3) The elected committee shall receive and transmit to the SLA all vendor suggestions, issues, and complaints. The elected committee shall serve as advocates on behalf of all vendors.(4) The elected committee shall actively participate with the SLA in the development and administration of a systematic process for the transfer and promotion of vendors.(5) The elected committee shall actively participate with the SLA in the development of training and retraining programs for vendors.(6) The elected committee shall sponsor statewide meetings and instructional conferences for vendors and licensees. The SLA will provide assistance for such activities.(7) The elected committee shall actively participate with the SLA in the development and formulation of BEP budget requirements. In addition, the SLA shall prepare and file with the elected committee annual and quarterly reports setting forth revenues received from all sources, program expenses, and changes in fund balances for periods covered by such reports.(8) At the SLA's request, the committee may make recommendations for personnel to fill the BEP director, assistant director, and field operations specialist positions, or other positions that may be established within the BEP state office.(9) Elected committee members and alternates attending an authorized committee or subcommittee meeting shall be reimbursed according to state and ADRS travel policy. The SLA will pay from the set-aside fund an income replacement fee of $50 per day to committee members attending an authorized committee or subcommittee meeting. Alternate committee members serving in the absence of a committee member will be reimbursed in the same manner.(10) The elected committee will provide all vendors and licensees a copy of the minutes or other information presented at each quarterly meeting within 30 days, upon request. Authors: Alabama Board of Rehabilitation Services, Alabama Elected Committee of Blind Vendors
Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-7-11-.03
New Rule: Filed January 19, 2000; effective February 23, 2000. Amended: Filed March 9, 2004; effective April 13, 2004.Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 21-1-40, 21-9-9; 20 U.S.C. 107 et. seq.