Section 32-22-4.5.2 - The Advisory Council Council Structure and Purpose:
1. The Council shall consist of three (3) members; a deaf consumer, a registered interpreter who is actively engaged in the interpreting business and an at-large member. This council shall serve under the jurisdiction of ODHH and MDRS.2. Council members shall be appointed by the Executive Director of MDRS.3. Council members shall serve one (1) three-year (3) term, except for the initial members whose terms are set forth below.4. The Council shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Department in matters relating to the administration and interpretation of the Act, including, but not limited to, writing rules and setting fees. It shall also serve as the appeals body for administration of the Act.5. Terms of office for the initial council shall be as follows:a. The deaf consumer member shall be selected for a three-year term.b. The interpreter member shall be selected for a two-year term.c. The at-large member shall be selected for a one-year term. Meetings: Meetings will be held at the discretion of the Registering Authority, as deemed necessary. Meetings may be called by giving 10 days written notice.
32 Miss. Code. R. 22-4.5.2