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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 780. Establishment of National Council on Disability
(a) Membership; purpose
(1)(A) There is established within the Federal Government a
National Council on Disability (hereinafter in this subchapter
referred to as the "National Council"), which shall be composed of
fifteen members appointed by the President, by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate.
(B) The President shall select members of the National Council
after soliciting recommendations from representatives of -
(i) organizations representing a broad range of individuals
with disabilities; and
(ii) organizations interested in individuals with disabilities.
(C) The members of the National Council shall be individuals with
disabilities, parents or guardians of individuals with
disabilities, or other individuals who have substantial knowledge
or experience relating to disability policy or programs. The
members of the National Council shall be appointed so as to be
representative of individuals with disabilities, national
organizations concerned with individuals with disabilities,
providers and administrators of services to individuals with
disabilities, individuals engaged in conducting medical or
scientific research relating to individuals with disabilities,
business concerns, and labor organizations. A majority of the
members of the National Council shall be individuals with
disabilities. The members of the National Council shall be broadly
representative of minority and other individuals and groups.
(2) The purpose of the National Council is to promote policies,
programs, practices, and procedures that -
(A) guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with
disabilities, regardless of the nature or severity of the
disability; and
(B) empower individuals with disabilities to achieve economic
self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and
integration into all aspects of society.
(b) Term of office
(1) Each member of the National Council shall serve for a term of
3 years, except that the terms of service of the members initially
appointed after November 6, 1978, shall be (as specified by the
President) for such fewer number of years as will provide for the
expiration of terms on a staggered basis.
(2)(A) No member of the National Council may serve more than two
consecutive full terms beginning on the date of commencement of the
first full term on the Council. Members may serve after the
expiration of their terms until their successors have taken office.
(B) As used in this paragraph, the term "full term" means a term
of 3 years.
(3) Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the
expiration of the term for which such member's predecessor was
appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term.
(c) Chairperson; meetings
The President shall designate the Chairperson from among the
members appointed to the National Council. The National Council
shall meet at the call of the Chairperson, but not less often than
four times each year.
(d) Quorum; vacancies
Eight members of the National Council shall constitute a quorum
and any vacancy in the National Council shall not affect its power
to function.
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