November 26, 2007 - Governor's Executive Order Number 07-244

Memorandum

DATE: November 26, 2007

TO: Interested Media

FROM: Erin Isaac, Governor's Communications Director

RE: Governor's Executive Order Number 07-244

Please see the attached Executive Order 07-244, expanding the Governor's Commission on Disabilities to consist of 21 members appointed by the Governor. The previous Executive Order 07-148 limited the Commission to 19 members. The additional members will be representatives from the Florida Division of Blind Services and the Florida Division of Emergency Management. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call the Governor's press office at (850) 488-5394.

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STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 07-244
(Expanding Membership of Governor's Commission on Disabilities)

WHEREAS, the Governor's Commission on Disabilities (the "Commission") was established by Executive Order 07-148 to advance public policy for the disabilities community, to provide a forum for advocates representing groups within the disabilities community to develop and voice unified concerns and recommendations, and to partner with the Statewide Advocacy Council to provide proper guidance and education to state agencies in the implementation of the ADA; and

WHEREAS, Executive Order 07-148 limited the Commission to 19 members, representing a broad spectrum of groups within the disabilities community and public agencies charged with serving the disabilities community; and

WHEREAS, the Commission may better achieve its mission by expanding its membership beyond the limitation imposed by Executive Order 07-148;

NOW THEREFORE, I, CHARLIE CRIST, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Florida Constitution, and all other applicable laws, issue the following Executive Order, to take effect immediately:

Section 1.

The Governor's Commission on Disabilities shall consist of 21 members appointed by the Governor. At least one individual member of the Commission shall represent each of the following groups, agencies, or departments:

a. individuals with hearing impairments;

b. individuals with visual impairments;

c. individuals with developmental disabilities;

d. individuals with spinal cord or brain injuries;

e. individuals with mental illnesses;

f. elderly individuals;

g. disabled veterans of the United States;

h. Centers for Independent Living;

i. the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation;

j. the Florida Division of Blind Services;

k. the Florida Department of Health;

l. the Florida Department of Education

m. the Florida Department of Children and Families;

n. the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration;

o. the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities;

p. the Florida Department of Elder Affairs;

q. the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs;

r. the Florida Agency for Workforce Administration;

s. the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged;

t. the Florida Division of Emergency Management; and

u. the Executive Director of the Statewide Advocacy Council.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed at Tallahassee, this 21st day of November, 2007.

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GOVERNOR

ATTEST:

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SECRETARY OF STATE