The regulations require that every SILC has one member that is an Executive Director of a CIL and is chosen by the CILs in the state. Because they are selected to represent the centers, it is not a conflict of
How many ex officio members should a SILC have?
First, do note that the SILC Assurances have requirements around appointments, including that the SILC regularly (not less than annually) provides the appointing authority recommendations for eligible appointments; and the Indicators require that the SILC have written policies and procedures
Allowable costs for federal grants — about lobbying
Over the next few weeks we are going to address the costs that are NOT allowed with federal money, or that are allowed in some cases and not others. The first topic we should discuss is lobbying. First, a CIL
State Independent Living Council Assurances
When your SILC accepts funds you agree to a set of assurances. You make a promise that you will do some specific things. We suggest that, whenever it fits, these promises be worked into your written policies and procedures. Sometimes
What do the new indicators say about open meetings for SILC?
Because the Statewide Independent Living Council is crafted out of the Rehabilitation Act’s Purpose, let’s look at those words: 45 CFR 1329.2 Purpose. The purpose of title VII of the Act is to promote a philosophy of independent living (IL),
The SILC Indicators are here…let’s talk SILC policies and procedures
Whether or not your SILC is a 501(c)(3) entity, you need written policies and procedures to guide how you do business. Let’s take a moment to highlight the first of the Statewide Independent Living Council Indicators*, which is all about
More links to Training Bites
Here are some more short (under 30 minutes) training segments for orientation for SILC and Center board orientation: Suggested links for orientation for SILC Council members: These seven (7) links — a total of about 10 hours of on demand
Satellites, branches and the number of centers…
We had a recent inquiry about the difference between at “satellite” and a “branch” center. Back in 2002 the Rehabilitation Services Administration produced a policy direction around the term “Satellite” for Centers for Independent Living. The principle point of the
Help! We can’t get the governor to appoint SILC members!
Is your Statewide Independent Living Council “fully constituted”? In other words, do you have a full complement of members as required in your bylaws or other organizational documents? Does the makeup of your council meet requirements? A majority — more
Peer support is for you, too
Sometimes the job is difficult, frustrating. There is so much to learn and know. How can you keep up? Did you know that we do group technical assistance calls every month? If you aren’t on our mailing list for these,