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Short title. This Act may be cited as the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission Act. (Source: P.A. 89-680, eff. 1-1-97.)
Illinois · statute · 20 ILCS 3932 · 10 active provisions
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission Act. (Source: P.A. 89-680, eff. 1-1-97.)
Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context requires otherwise: "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission. "Commission" means the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission. "Director" means the Director of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission. "Vice-Chairperson" means the Vice…
Commission. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission is created as an executive agency of State government. The Commission shall be composed of 11 members, governed by a chairperson, and headed by a director. (Source: P.A. 89-680, eff. 1-1-97.)
Commission membership. (a) The Commission shall be composed of 11 voting members appointed by the Governor from residents of the State whose position, knowledge, or experience enables them to reasonably represent the concerns, needs, and recommendations of deaf or hard of hearing persons. At a minimum, 6 voting members…
Director. The Director of the Commission shall be hired, supervised, evaluated, and terminated by the Commission. The Director shall carry out the policies, programs, and activities of the Commission. The Director shall employ, in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Personnel Code, manage, and organize the s…
Powers and duties of the Commission. The Commission shall be a coordinating and advocating body that acts on behalf of the interests of persons in Illinois who are deaf or hard of hearing, including children, adults, senior citizens, and those with any additional disability. The Commission shall submit an annual report…
Rules and regulations. The Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. (Source: P.A. 93-647, eff. 6-1-04.)
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Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 1997. (Source: P.A. 89-680, eff. 1-1-97.)