30:1AA-3 Membership of council; vacancies; compensation; terms.

3. The council shall consist of a minimum of 25 members, but shall not exceed 30 members, of whom:

a. seven shall be representatives of State agencies who shall serve ex officio at the pleasure of the Governor in accordance with the qualifications established in section 4 of P.L.1979, c.105 (C.30:1AA-4);

b. a minimum of 15 shall be public members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate;

c. one each shall represent a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service in the State and the State's designated protection and advocacy system; and

d. one shall be a representative of local and non-governmental agencies or private nonprofit groups concerned with services for individuals with developmental disabilities, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

The appointed members shall serve for a term of three years and until their respective successors have been appointed and have qualified.

Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Public members shall receive no compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Members serving on the council at the time of enactment of P.L.2003, c.54 (C.30:1AA-1.1 et al.) shall continue to serve until the expiration of their current terms, and until their respective successors are appointed and have qualified.

L.1979,c.105,s.3; amended 2003, c.54, s.5.