disabilities, including individuals from existing stakeholder
groups, in such number as the Governor deems appropriate.
(2) At a minimum, 60% of these members shall be persons
with disabilities or family members of persons with
disabilities.
(3) Members shall be selected based upon an evaluation
of information received through formal application.
(4) Members appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the
Governor as long as they represent the interest of the
membership class for which they were appointed and shall
serve until their successors are appointed.
(b) Chairperson.--The members of the advisory committee
shall elect a chairperson from among the members. Ballots may be
cast either in person or by proxy.
(c) Expenses of members.--The executive director shall make
every effort to minimize the cost of meetings through the use of
videoconferencing or other electronic meeting devices. Members
of the advisory committee shall receive no compensation for
their services. Members who are not employees of State
government shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the
course of their duties in accordance with Commonwealth policy.
(d) Studies and reports.--The advisory committee may conduct
studies and issue reports upon request and as it deems necessary
on issues affecting persons with disabilities in this
Commonwealth.
(e) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prevent the advisory committee from establishing ad
hoc work groups or local committees to assist in research and
other duties necessary to carry out the mission of the office.
(f) Work with cabinet.--The cabinet and the advisory
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