Rule 213 - Reasonable Accommodations Committee(a)Establishment and Membership of Committee. The Board shall appoint a three-member committee to be known as the RA Committee which shall consist of two members in good standing of the Bar and one non-lawyer member. Members of the RA Committee shall serve for terms of three years, provided that appointments shall allow for staggered terms. Vacancies during a term shall be filled by the Board for the remainder of the unexpired term.(b)Officers. The Board shall designate one member of the RA Committee as Chair. The Chair shall be responsible for calling and presiding over meetings of the RA Committee. The Chair or the Chair's designee shall sign all recommendations to the Board. The Executive Director shall provide a Secretary to the RA Committee.(c)Powers and Duties. The RA Committee shall have the power and duty to: (1) Receive and consider Requests and any materials relevant to the Request; and(2) Submit to the Board its findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendation to deny or modify a Request.(d)Meetings. Two members of the RA Committee shall constitute a quorum. The RA Committee shall act upon each Request at a duly convened meeting at which a quorum is present, provided however, that members of the RA Committee may separately and without assembling in a meeting consider any Request and supporting documentation. Members may participate in meetings by telephone.(e)Decisions. The RA Committee may approve Requests or recommend denial or modification of requests. All decisions of the RA Committee must be by majority vote.(f)Compensation and Expenses. Members of the RA Committee shall receive no compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for their travel and other expenses incidental to the performance of their duties.(g)Representation of Board. Bar Counsel shall act as legal counsel to the Board and RA Committee.