| Committees |
| Consumer Services & Program Evaluation |
| Executive |
| Interagency Coordinating |
| Nominating |
| Policy & Planning |
| Public Awareness/Legislative/Advocacy |
The Executive Committee shall meet prior to all business meetings of the Council and at other times as deemed necessary. It shall act as an advisor to the Chairperson and approve appointment of standing committees and special committees. It shall have general supervision and conduct the affairs of the Council between meetings of the Council. The Executive Committee shall report at each meeting of the Council on the actions it has taken between meetings.
By late February, the Committee is to secure a slate of candidates for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Member at Large (Executive Committee as specified in the By-Laws). It is charged with gaining acceptance by each nominee. The Slate of candidates will be forwarded to OVR staff for mailing with agenda materials to the Council for the March meeting. This committee also makes recommendations for replacements for Council members whose terms have expired or have resigned. The Committee may generate interest in Council membership among advocacy groups and others.
This Committee is charged with the coordination of activities with other councils (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Statewide Independent Living Council, etc.) in order to avoid duplication in efforts and services to individuals with disabilities.
Consumer Services & Program Evaluation Committee
Mission: To enhance the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's effectiveness in assisting people with disabilities to achieve positive employment outcomes.
2005 Consumer Satisfaction Survey (Word)
Public Awareness/Legislative/Advocacy Committee
Mission/Purpose: Advocate, educate and communicate in advancement of OVR's mission.
Mission: The mission of the Policy & Planning Committee is to review, analyze and recommend on all relevant policies of Vocational Rehabilitation. The committee is to be proactive in development of the strategic plan, the state plan, amendments to the plans, eligibility and other regulations leading to greater consumer/community involvement resulting in greater vocational choice.
Updated October 2008