Alabama Administrative Code
Title 795 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES HOMEBOUND PROGRAM
Chapter 795-7-11 - ELECTED COMMITTEE OF BLIND VENDORS
Section 795-7-11-.06 - SLA Responsibilities To The Elected Committee

(1) In order to ensure accuracy in seniority, the SLA shall provide the secretary of the elected committee a list of all vendors and their seniority.

(2) In cases where negotiations are necessary with respect to rule changes and/or the development of policies or procedures, the SLA will provide all written material to the elected committee at least ten days prior to any scheduled meeting for the purpose of allowing appropriate committee participation. Such information shall be provided in an accessible format; i.e., large print, Braille, audiotape or computer disks.

(3) The SLA shall provide an opportunity for elected committee members to initiate matters for consideration in the administration of the program.

(4) The SLA shall prepare and file with the elected committee annual and quarterly financial reports, describing revenues received from all sources, program expenses, and changes in fund(s) balance(s) for the periods covered. Reports shall be prepared in writing and presented to the elected committee.

(5) The SLA shall generate and submit to the elected committee, in writing, a quarterly report identifying all facilities and their locations that are operated by temporary vendors. All facilities not operated by a blind licensee will be noted.

(6) The SLA has ultimate responsibility for the administration of BEP. Should the SLA not adopt the views and positions of the elected committee, it will notify the committee, in writing, of the decision(s) reached, and/or action(s) taken and the reason(s) therefore. In the spirit of active participation when the SLA must make a decision not directly addressed by the BEP General Rules, the SLA will consult with the executive officers of the Elected Committee, when possible.