Section 20 ILCS 2410/8 - Department DutiesIn order that the Blind Services Planning Council may function efficiently and provide a meaningful service, the Department shall:
(a) provide adequate space for meetings in a convenient location;(b) provide sufficient clerical service;(c) provide adequate and secure storage for records;(d) make all records pertaining to the Bureau available to the Council except those governed by confidentiality because of their being related to a specific client;(e) select the Bureau Director with full consideration given to a list of candidates recommended by the Council;(f) submit no budget without having involved the Council and having submitted the final draft for its review;(g) institute no major policy or program changes affecting blind or visually impaired persons without first consulting the Council;(h) reimburse expenses for members of the Council for Council meetings;(i) reimburse Council members for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties;(j) cooperate with the Council in generating recommendations for new program initiatives;(k) reimburse expenses for members of sub-committees and ad hoc committees;(l) support the Council in a strong advocacy and outreach role;(m) give full faith and credit to the work and recommendations of the Council.