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PROTOTYPE JOB DESCRIPTION
FOR
ILCW CHAIR
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Chair all meetings of the statewide independent
living council (ILCW) and/or ILCW executive committee.
- Represent the ILCW in supervising ILCW staff; attend
meetings and activities with individuals, other entities
and groups; and speak publicly on the ILCW's behalf.
- Lead planning efforts of the ILCW.
- Sign the state's plan for independent living on
behalf of the entire ILCW.
- Oversee and coordinate the work of any and all
ILCW-designated committees or work teams.
- Facilitate development of new independent living
leaders within the state.
AUTHORITY
The chair of the ILCW has the authority to act or
to execute any activity on behalf of the entire ILCW
body if such authority is granted to him or her by state
laws, the ILCW's bylaws, or by specific resolution of
the ILCW.
VALUES DESIRED
- Commitment to the issue of "consumer control,"
meaning that people with disabilities should have
control over their lives and decision-making.
- Belief in principles of equal access and equal
opportunity .
- Commitment to full integration of people with disabilities
into all aspects of society.
- Possession of honesty, integrity, and respect for
the values of others.
- Possession of strong personal code of ethics, including
maintaining confidentiality, avoiding conflict of
interest, and avoiding self-dealing.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to lead.
- Experience with independent living.
TIME PER MONTH (excluding
travel time)
- 4 Hours - ILCW Telephone calls
- 8 Hours - ILCW meetings
- 4 Hours - miscellaneous ILCW business
- 4 Hours - reading and preparation for ILCW meetings
20 hours TOTAL
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