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APPLY To Be A SILC Board Member!
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Iowa Statewide Independent Living Council
(SILC)
Seeking Council Member Candidates
for Governor Appointment
The SILC Mission...
Our Mission is to strengthen the voice of Iowans with disabilities on issues affecting their lives, to build a statewide network of centers for independent living, and to collaborate
with our partners in advancing the independence, productivity, and full inclusion of Iowans with disabilities.
The Iowa SILC is anticipating two Council Member openings by July 1, 2012. Per federal regulations, both of these positions must be filled by a person with a disability who does not work for a state agency or a Center for Independent Living. We are inviting people with disabilities from across the state who are interested to apply to be considered for appointed to the SILC by the Governor.
We encourage people to apply who have a PASSION for working on independent living issues, and who are willing to volunteer their time to attend and participate in four quarterly Board Meetings as well as participate on at least one committee that meets via teleconference either monthly or every other month.
These are VOLUNTEER positions that are appointed by the Governor.
The Board has four quarterly meetings a year, three that are in-person in Des Moines and one that is a call-in teleconference:
September 6, 2012 SILC Board Meeting 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Des Moines
December 6, 2012 SILC Board Annual Meeting 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Des Moines
March 7, 2013 SILC Board Meeting TELECONFERENCE 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
May 2, 2013 SILC Board Meeting 10:00 am to 3:00 om, Des Moines
For those Board Members who live more than an hour from Des Moines, the SILC can provide a hotel room the night before the meeting, and the SILC will reimburse for mileage and a meal to travel to Des Moines the day before the Board Meeting. Free breakfast is provided at the hotel. For all Board Members, the SILC will reimburse for mileage to attend the meeting, provide lunch at the Board Meeting, and provide assistance with the salary, meal, and hotel for a Personal Assistant (PA) if one is needed.
All SILC Board Meetings are accessible, and Board Members will be provided with accessible documents and interpreters as needed and requested.
Job Description: SILC Council Member
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Participate actively in statewide independent living council (SILC) meetings and activities.
2. Work actively on at least one committee or work team of the SILC.
3. Facilitate development of new independent living leaders within the state.
4. Assist in the development of a state plan by assessing unmet needs within the state.
VALUES DESIRED
1. Commitment to the issue of “consumer control,” meaning that people with disabilities should have control over their lives and decision-making.
2. Belief in principles of equal access and equal opportunity.
3. Commitment to full integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of society.
4. Possession of honesty, integrity, and respect for the values of others.
5. Possession of strong personal code of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality, avoiding conflict of interest, and avoiding self-dealing.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Knowledge and/or experience with team work.
2. Knowledge and/or experience with independent living.
3.Knowledge and/or experience in state and federal advocacy, fundraising, public relations, program development, or other activities that will help promote the SILC mission.
TIME COMMITTMENT (excluding travel time)
15 hours--3 In-Person SILC Meetings from 10 am to 3 pm
4 hours--1 Teleconference SILC Meeting from 10 am to 2 pm
8 hours--reading-preparation in advance for SILC meetings-2 hours/meeting
18 hours--teleconferences/reading/prep for committee meetings
45 Hours TOTAL ANNUALLY
For more information on the Iowa SILC and Independent Living, please visit our website at www.iowasilc.org. You may also contact the SILC Executive Director, Dawn Francis, toll free at 1-877-466-7442.
TO APPLY TO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SILC APPOINTMENT:
Please fill out an Online Gubernatorial Appointment Resume at www.openup.iowa.gov.
If you are unable to make the link above work or use the online form, please contact Dawn Francis at the Iowa SILC and she can e-mail or mail you a copy of the form.
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