California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 3 - Department of Rehabilitation
Chapter 6 - Business Enterprises Program for the Blind
Article 9 - State Committee of Blind Vendors
Section 7226.4 - Committee Organization and Operation

(a) The committee may establish by-laws consistent with the Federal and State law. The by-laws may specify:

(b) The committee may refer major issues to all vendors in order to ascertain their views.

(c) BEP shall take into careful and serious account the committee's written recommendations. BEP shall notify the committee in writing of the decision reached or the actions taken on all recommendations and the reasons therefore within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the committee's written recommendation.

(d) The committee may contract for professional services, including, but not limited to, legal counsel. Payment for professional services rendered to the committee shall be made from commissions from vending machines on state property pursuant to Section 19630 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(e) Delegates shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred as a result of their participation in committee functions. Subcommittee members shall be reimbursed for only transportation expenses unless it is necessary to stay more than a 24-hour period. In such instances, reimbursement for lodging may be made, subject to the CVPC Chairman's validation of the necessity. DR 265 (Rev. 1/93), entitled "Non-State Employee Travel Expense Claim", incorporated by reference herein, shall be completed for all travel expense reimbursements. All reimbursements shall be made in accordance with State Board of Control rules within 45 calendar days of receipt by the Department of a properly completed claim.