[nfbmi-talk] eo 2012-11 autism council

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On the surface this may not seem blindness related though it certainly is disability related. Compare this order to EO 2012-10 that nullifies the clearly defined roles of MCB Commissioners under PA 260 and the Rehabilitiation Act of 1973.

Joe

RICK SNYDER 
GOVERNOR 
STATE OF MICHIGAN 
EXECUTIVE OFFICE 
LANSING 
EXECUTIVE ORDER 
No. 2012 -11 
AUTISM COUNCIL 
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH 
BRIAN CALLEY 
LT. GOVERNOR 
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the 
executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and 
WHEREAS, the state of Michigan recognizes that the goals of maximizing the 
potential for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders are the same as those 
for other children and adults: personal independence and social responsibility; and 
WHEREAS, it is important that the state of Michigan encourage early 
identification of children with autism spectrum disorders in order to provide early 
intervention services for children to achieve optimal participation in their home, school, 
and community; and 
WHEREAS, effective coordination of federal, state, and local resources is 
needed to provide screening, diagnosis, early intensive behavior intervention, and 
evidence-based treatment for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders to 
assist all individuals with autism spectrum disorders to reach their fullest potential; and 
WHEREAS, establishment of the Autism Council within the Michigan Department 
of Community Health will advise and assist in the development of a statewide 
comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency system; and provide 
implementation, monitoring, and updating of the Michigan Autism Spectrum Disorders 
State Plan to ensure that the key recommendations in the document become reality for 
individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families throughout Michigan; 
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by 
virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 
1963 and Michigan law, order the following: 
I. DEFINITIONS 
A. "ASD" means autism spectrum disorders. 
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B. "Council" means the Autism Council created within the Michigan 
Department of Community Health by this Order. 
C. "Department" means the Department of Community Health. 
II. CREATION OF THE AUTISM COUNCIL 
A. The Autism Council is created as an advisory body within the Michigan 
Department of Community Health. 
B. The Autism Council shall be composed of 12 members appointed by the 
Governor. Of the members initially appointed, 4 members shall be appointed for terms 
expiring on September 30,2014; 4 members shall be appointed for terms expiring on 
September 30, 2015; and 4 members shall be appointed for terms expiring on 
September 30,2016. After the initial appointments, members of the council shall be 
appointed to 4-year terms. 
C. The Autism Council consists of the following members: 
• The director of the Department of Community Health, or his or her 
designee, from within the Department of Community Health. 
• The director of the Department of Human Services, or his or her designee, 
from within the Department of Human Services. 
• The director of the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, or his or her 
designee, from within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. 
• The superintendent of the Department of Education, or his or her 
designee, from within the Department of Education. 
• Two individuals, either individuals with ASD, individuals who have a family 
member with ASD, or one of each. 
• An individual representing the school systems, being someone from an 
intermediate school district, local school district or transition coordinator. 
• An individual representing adult service agencies and/or providers from a 
pre-paid inpatient health plan (PIHP) or local community mental health 
service program (CMHSP). 
• An individual representing state funded initiatives. 
• An individual representing a state university. 
• An individual representing a medical center, service center, or health care 
provider. 
• An individual representing a non-profit organization serving those with 
ASD. 
D. A vacancy on the council occurring other than by expiration of a term shall 
be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the 
unexpired term. 
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III. CHARGE TO THE COUNCIL 
A. The council shall act in an advisory capacity and shall do all of the 
following: 
1. Review and adopt the Michigan Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) State 
Plan. 
2. Implement, monitor, and update the Michigan ASD state plan. The plan 
shall do the following: 
Provide for comprehensive, lifespan supports to individuals with ASD and 
their families through access to information and resources, coordination of 
services, and implementation of evidence based practices. 
3. Annually update the plan adopted under Section III. A. 1. and submit the 
updated plan to the Governor and the Department not later than 60 days after the 
close of each fiscal year. 
4. Advise the Governor and the Department on the development and 
establishment of the state plan. 
B. As directed by the Director of the Department, Department staff shall 
assist the council with the preparation of grant and other funding applications submitted 
to public and private funding sources, and assist the council with the establishment of 
policies and procedures regarding the use of grant and other funds. 
C. The council shall provide other information or advice as directed by the 
Governor or the Department. 
IV. OPERATIONS OF THE COUNCIL 
A. The council shall be staffed and assisted by personnel from the 
Department as directed by the Governor or the Department. Any budgeting, 
procurement, and related management functions of the council shall be performed 
under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Department. 
B. The Governor shall designate the Chairperson of the council. 
C. The council may select from among its members a Vice-Chairperson. 
D. The council shall select from among its members a Secretary. Council 
staff shall assist the Secretary with recordkeeping responsibilities. 
E. The council may create sub-advisory groups to assist the council in policy 
making recommendations. 
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F. A majority of the members of the council serving constitutes a quorum for 
the transaction of the council's business. The council shall act by a majority vote of its 
serving members. G. The council shall adopt procedures consistent with Michigan law and this 
Order governing its organization and operations, and may establish committees and 
request public participation on advisory panels as the council deems necessary. The 
Council also may adopt, reject, or modify any recommendations proposed by 
committees or advisory panels. H. The council shall meet at the call of the Chairperson and as may be 
provided in procedures adopted by the council. I. In developing recommendations, the council may, as appropriate, make 
inquiries, studies, investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the 
public. The council also may consult with outside experts in order to perform its duties, 
including, but not limited to, experts in the private sector, organized labor, government 
agencies, and at institutions of higher education. J. Members of the council shall serve without compensation but may receive 
reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses according to relevant statutes and 
the rules and procedures of the Civil Service Commission and the Department of 
Technology, Management, and Budget, subject to available funding. K. The council may hire or retain contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, 
consultants, and agents, and may make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental 
to the exercise of the powers of the council and the performance of its duties as the 
Director of the Department deems advisable and necessary, in accordance with this 
Order, and the relevant statutes, rules, and procedures of the Civil Service Commission 
and the Department of Management and Budget. L. The council may accept donations of labor, services, or other things of 
value from any public or private agency or person. Any donations shall be expended in 
accordance with applicable laws, rules, and procedures. M. Members of the council shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts 
to the Department. V. MISCELLANEOUS A. All departments, committees, commissioners, or officers of this state or of 
any political subdivision of this state shall give to the council, or to any member or 
representative of the council, any necessary assistance required by the council, or any 
member or representative of the council, in the performance of the duties of the council 
so far as is compatible with its, his, or her duties. Free access shall also be given to 4 
any books, records, or documents in its, his, or her custody, relating to matters within 
the scope of inquiry, study, or investigation of the council. 
B. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or 
before any entity affected by this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of 
this Order 
C. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the 
remainder of the Order. 
This Executive Order shall become effective upon filing. 
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Given under my hand and the Great 
Seal of the state of ~ 
this ;:;;, '51-h. day of , in the 
Year of our Lord Tw housand Twelve. 
~~RICHARDD.SNYD 
GOVERNOR 
BY THE GOVERNOR: 
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FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE 
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