PUBLIC LAW 102-569—OCT. 29, 1992 106 STAT. 4447

"(A) at least one director of a center for independent
living chosen by the directors of centers for independent
living within the State; and

^B) as ex officio, nonvoting members—

"(i) a representative from the designated State
unit; and

M(ii) representatives from other State agencies that
provide services for individuals with disabilities.
"(3) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS.—The Council may include—

"(A) other representatives from centers for independent
living;

(B) parents and guardians of individuals with disabil-
ities;

"(C) advocates of and for individuals with disabilities;
. "(D) representatives from private businesses;

"(E) representatives from organizations that provide
services for individuals with disabilities; and

"(F) other appropriate individuals.

"(4) QUALIFICATIONS.—The Council shall be composed of
members—

"(A) who provide statewide representation;
"(B) who represent a broad range of individuals with
disabilities;

"(C) who are knowledgeable about centers for independ-
ent living and independent living services; and
"(D) a majority of whom are persons who are—

"(i) individuals with disabilities described in sec-
tion 7(8XB); and

"(ii) not employed by any State agency or center
for independent living.
"(5) CHAIRPERSON.—

"(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraph
(B), the Council shall select a chairperson from among
the membership of the Council.

"(B) DESIGNATION BY GOVERNOR.—In States in which
the Governor does not have veto power pursuant to State
law, the Governor shall designate a member of the Council
to serve as the chairperson of the Council or shall require
the Council to so designate such a member.
"(6) TERMS OF APPOINTMENT.—

"(A) LENGTH OF TERM.—Each member of the Council
shall serve for a term of 3 years, except that—

"(i) a member appointed to ml a vacancy occurring
prior to the expiration of the term for which a prede-
cessor was appointed, shall be appointed for the
remainder of such term; and

"(ii) the terms of service of the members initially
appointed shall be (as specified by the appointing
authority) for such fewer number of years as will pro-
vide for the expiration of terms on a staggered basis.
"(B) NUMBER OF TERMS.—No member of the Council
may serve more than two consecutive full terms.
"(7) VACANCIES.—Any vacancy occurring in the membership
of the Council shall be filled in the same manner as the original
appointment. The vacancy shall not affect the power of the
remaining members to execute the duties of the Council,
"(c) DUTIES.—The Council shall—