Iowa Commission of Persons with Disabilities Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2004

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

ICN Host Site- Grimes Building, Second Floor

Public Comment:

Anyone who has submitted material for the agenda will be given the opportunity to address the Commission during the times on the agenda, labeled. “Public Comment”. No more than ten minutes will be allotted to public comment at any one time unless the Chairperson indicates otherwise.

One who has not requested to address the Commission during “Public Comment” may be recognized by the

Chairperson if the individual raises a hand. Acknowledgment and an opportunity to speak will be at the discretion of the Chairperson.

Closed Sessions:

In accordance with Iowa Code 21.5, portions of the meeting, when confidential materials are reviewed, are held in closed sessions. The Commission may also hold sessions when it discusses whether to initiate disciplinary investigations or proceedings.

AGENDA

• Establish Quorum
• Call Meeting to Order
• Approval of minutes of February 2003 meeting
• Approval of Agenda
• Welcome/Introduction of New Commissioner(s)

• Commission Member Profiles/Task Force Appointments

1. Access

2. Events

3. Local Committee

4. Legislative

5. Statewide Communications

6. Staff assigned to Task Forces - Jill

§ Request from Lt. Govenor regarding Commissioners

§ Training for Commissioners - Jill

§ Budget

§ Staff Reports