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I just got this. Seems I have my first state appointment and I'm thrilled
Dear Jim,
Congratulations on your appointment to the Texas State Independent Living Council (SILC), and on behalf of the members, welcome and I look forward to working with you throughout your term. I have included some general information about your term, the SILC, and meetings. New Council members will attend an orientation session to learn more in-depth information (tentatively after a quarterly meeting).
The mission of the State Independent Living Council is to assure that Texans with disabilities have access to quality Independent Living services by providing a framework for service delivery. The purpose of the SILC is to develop, in cooperation with the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) and the Network of Centers for Independent Living (CILs), the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). This document is a detailed three-year plan that sets the parameters and establishes the goals for the provision of Independent Living services in Texas. The Council is also charged with the responsibility of monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of the State Plan. Other roles of the SILC are systems advocacy, education of the public regarding disability-related topics, and provision of technical assistance concerning the Independent Living philosophy and approach.
The SILC is comprised of no more than ten voting members, and no less than three Ex-Officio members, who are appointed by the Governor, and who come from all regions of the state. Unlike most organizations, the majority of the members of the Council must by law be persons with disabilities. One member of the Council must be an Executive Director of a Center for Independent Living in Texas.
Council member terms are typically for three years to ensure continuity. Some members might start with a one or two year term, but not to worry, the Governor will reappoint each person until the three year term is reached. Council members have the potential to be reappointed to serve no more than two full terms consecutively (six years). Jim, your term ends 10/24/2014.
Dear Jim,
Congratulations on your appointment to the Texas State Independent Living Council (SILC), and on behalf of the members, welcome and I look forward to working with you throughout your term. I have included some general information about your term, the SILC, and meetings. New Council members will attend an orientation session to learn more in-depth information (tentatively after a quarterly meeting).
The mission of the State Independent Living Council is to assure that Texans with disabilities have access to quality Independent Living services by providing a framework for service delivery. The purpose of the SILC is to develop, in cooperation with the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) and the Network of Centers for Independent Living (CILs), the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). This document is a detailed three-year plan that sets the parameters and establishes the goals for the provision of Independent Living services in Texas. The Council is also charged with the responsibility of monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of the State Plan. Other roles of the SILC are systems advocacy, education of the public regarding disability-related topics, and provision of technical assistance concerning the Independent Living philosophy and approach.
The SILC is comprised of no more than ten voting members, and no less than three Ex-Officio members, who are appointed by the Governor, and who come from all regions of the state. Unlike most organizations, the majority of the members of the Council must by law be persons with disabilities. One member of the Council must be an Executive Director of a Center for Independent Living in Texas.
Council member terms are typically for three years to ensure continuity. Some members might start with a one or two year term, but not to worry, the Governor will reappoint each person until the three year term is reached. Council members have the potential to be reappointed to serve no more than two full terms consecutively (six years). Jim, your term ends 10/24/2014.
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