Section 1
      Standing committees are hereby established for the following areas of concern:

     Administrative Committees

           Membership - Ensure that membership on the Council meets the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Council By-Laws; advise the Council and Governor on membership requirements; work toward maintaining a balanced representation of advocates within Kent, New Castle and Sussex Counties; maintain up-to-date surveys on membership; assist the Chairperson in making committee assignments.
           Personnel - Write job description as necessary; screen, interview and hiring applicants; handle personnel matters.

      Issues Committees

           Policy & Law - Review and make recommendations regarding policies/procedures and programs/services mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Review and submit recommendations for action to Council regarding pertinent legislation. Address Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) issues. Identify areas of emphasis as defined - by the Council. Policy and Law committee will recommend lay due process hearing panelists to the Board of Directors for nomination to the Department of Education.

           Infant/Early Childhood - Study and make recommendations regarding issues related to the infant/toddler with special needs. Address Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) issues. Identify areas of emphasis as defined by the Council.

           Children/Youth - Study and make recommendations regarding issues related to children/youth with special needs. Address Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) issues. Identify areas of emphasis as defined by the Council.

           Adult/Transition Services - Study and make recommendations regarding issues related to the adult with special needs. Address Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) issues. Identify areas of emphasis as defined by the Council.

Section 2
      Each committee will elect its Chairperson annually. Vice-chairpersons may be chosen from within each committee.

Section 2a
      Each committee may remove its chair or vice-chair by a 2/3 vote of the committee members.

Section 3
      The ad hoc committees shall be provided and serve at the pleasure of the Council Chairperson.

Section 4
      Whenever possible, recommendations from a committee shall be submitted, in writing, to the office of the Advisory Council ten days prior to a scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors or full Council, whichever meeting occurs first.

Section 5
      Actions by a committee are not binding until approved at a meeting of the Board of Directors or full Council, whichever meeting occurs first.