WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor

Training

[(1)] (12) Human Relations Commission

[(m)] (13) The remainder of the membership should
include representatives from business and industry, labor,
consumers, consumer advocacy groups, private agencies with
disabled client populations, the news media, fraternal and
religious groups, the medical community and others within
the community interested in the goals and objectives of the
Committee

[(n)] (14) At least 14 members of the Committee must
be disabled individuals.

[4.] E. All members will be appointed by the Governor for
terms of three years with such terms staggered so that
one-third of the Committee will be appointed each year.

[5.] F. The Governor shall appoint the Chairman for a
three-year term.

[6.] G. [Ex-Officio Members -] The Chairpersons of the
County Committees on Employment of the Handicapped shall be
entitled to ex-officio membership on the Committee. [The
Executive Director of the Committee shall hold ex-officio
membership on the Committee.]

[7.] H. [Conditions of Membership -] All members are
subject to Article 41, Section [4] 1-203 of the Maryland
Annotated Code.

[8.] I. The purpose and objectives of this Committee shall
be:

[(a)] (1) To promote meaningful employment
opportunities for qualified mentally, physically and
emotionally disabled persons as defined by the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended;

[(b)] (2) To promote a climate of public awareness
and understanding of both the barriers to employment faced
by disabled persons and the laws ensuring equal opportunity
to this employment; and

[(c)] (3) To promote a better understanding among
handicapped persons of opportunities available for
habilitation and rehabilitation in order that more and more
will have marketable job skills.

[9.] J. The functions of the Committee shall be to:

[(a)] (1) Plan and carry out year-round education

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