"Consumer control" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "consumer control" means, with respect to a center for independent living or an eligible agency: (1) that the center or eligible agency vests power and authority in individuals with disabilities, including individuals who are or have been recipients of independent living services; and (2) that: (A) at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the members of the center's board have significant disabilities; and (B) a majority of the center's staff and employees in decision making positions are individuals with disabilities. As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.217-2005, SEC.6; P.L.141-2006, SEC.49.