The Governor's Committee consists of six (6) members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.  One member is selected by the Governor to serve as chairperson. Members represent the following:

• a private citizen who is conversant with the problems incidental to the employment of persons with disabilities

• a representative of a producing nonprofit workshop

• a representative of the Division of Rehabilitation Services

• a representative of the Department of Administration who is knowledgeable in the purchasing requirements of the state

• a representative of private business who is knowledgeable in the activities involved in the sale of commodities or services to governmental entities

• a representative of organized labor who is knowledgeable in matters relating to employment of people with disabilities

Members serve two-year terms.  Terms expire the thirty-first (31st) day of January of odd-number years.  Non-state employee members receive compensation of $50.00 a day for each day engaged in work with the Committee and travel expenses.

There is also an ex-officio, non-voting member of the committee who is appointed by the Director of the Purchasing Divison.  This person serves as the Executive Secretary.  There are no geographical or political party constraints on who may be appointed.

Current Members: