§ 4-23-29-11 — Duties

Indiana § 4-23-29-11

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 23: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
• Ch. 29: Governor's Council for People With Disabilities

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(a) The council shall advocate on behalf of
persons with disabilities by providing information and advice to:
(1) state and local officials;
(2) the governor;
(3) the general assembly; and
(4) the United States Congress.
(b) The council shall promote private and public sector partnerships
to advance:
(1) the act;
(2) the federal Americans with Disabilities Act;
(3) the federal Fair Housing Act; and
(4) other legislation that protects and benefits persons with
disabilities and families of individuals with disabilities.
(c) The council shall provide leadership in the development,
adoption, and implementation of public policy to create partnerships
between the public and private sector to advance the goals of:
(1) independence;
(2) community inclusion;
(3) productivity; and
(4) integration;
of people with disabilities in all aspects of society.
(d) The council is designated as the single state agency to administer
the act.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1.