Current through September 2, 2024
Section 15.02.30.160 - IDAHO BLIND MERCHANT'S COMMITTEE01.Committee Name. The Program shall provide for a state committee of blind vendors per the Randolph-Sheppard Act (See 34 CFR 395.14.) The name of this committee is the Idaho Blind Merchants Committee (IBMC).02.Purpose of Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to:a. Actively participate with the Commission in major administrative decisions and policy and program development decisions affecting the overall administration of the Program;b. Receive and transmit to the Commission grievances at the request of vendors and serve as advocates for such vendors in connection with such grievances;c. Actively participate with the Commission in the development and administration of a system for the transfer and promotion of vendors;d. Actively participate with the Commission in the development of training and retraining programs for vendors; ande. Sponsor, with the assistance of the Commission, meetings and instructional conferences for vendors within the state.03.Bylaws. The Committee shall, by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote, adopt bylaws, consistent with the Randolph-Sheppard Act, which govern the internal operation of the Committee.04.Committee Membership. The Committee comprises the operators of all facilities in the state.05.Executive Board. An executive board consisting of a chair, vice chair, secretary, and two (2) at large representatives shall be elected by the Committee at a regular meeting. Members of the executive board shall serve for two (2) years in their respective positions. The executive board may conduct all business of the Committee between regular meetings of the Committee.Idaho Admin. Code r. 15.02.30.160