KRS 194A.115: Statewide Independent Living Council.

(1) The Statewide Independent Living Council is hereby created and attached to the

Cabinet for Health and Family Services in accordance with 42 U.S.C. sec. 3515e for

administrative purposes to accomplish the purposes enumerated in 29 U.S.C. sec.

796d (Title VI I, Part A, Section 705 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of

1998). Members of the council shall be appointed by the Governor from

recommendations submitted by the Department for Aging and Independent Living

consistent with the federal mandate to include a majority of individuals with

disabilities representing geographical and disability diversity, as well as

representatives from identified service providers and other entities. The

composition, qualifications, and terms of service of the council shall con form to the

federal law.

(2) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, any vacancy occurring

in the membership of the Statewide Independent Living Council shall be filled

in the same manner as the original appointment. The vacancy shall n ot affect

the power of the remaining members of the council.

(b) The Governor may delegate the authority to fill a vacancy to the remaining

voting members of the council.

(3) Each member of the Statewide Independent Living Council may receive a per diem

of one hundred dollars ($100), not to exceed six hundred dollars ($600) annually,

for each regular or special meeting attended if the member is not employed or must

forfeit wages from other employment. Each member may have travel expenses

approved at the est ablished state rate and expenses reimbursed at the established

state agency rate for services such as personal assistance, child care, and drivers for

attendance at council meetings, and in the performance of duties authorized by the

Statewide Independent Living Council. The per diem and expenses shall be paid out

of the federal funds appropriated under 29 U.S.C. ch. 16.