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DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS BUREAU OF SERVICES FOR BLIND PERSONS
COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND COMMISSION FOR BLIND PERSONS MICHIGAN REHABILITATION COUNCIL
MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR REHABILITATION SERVICES DISABILITY CONCERNS COMMISSION
RESCISSION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 2007-48 EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power in the Governor; and
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration; and
WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides that each principal department shall be under the supervision of the Governor, unless otherwise provided by the Constitution; and
WHEREAS, there is a continued need to reorganize functions among state departments to ensure efficient administration; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the powers and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. BUREAU OF SERVICES FOR BLIND PERSONS
A. The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons is created as a Type II Agency within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs shall serve as a Designated State Agency under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 USC 701 et seq. The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons shall serve as the State Licensing Agency under the Randolph-Sheppard vending facilities for blind in federal buildings act, 20 U.S.C. 107 to 107f.
B. All authority, powers, duties, functions, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations or other funds of the Commission for the Blind are transferred from the Commission for the Blind to the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, including but not limited to the following:
1. The Blind and Visually Disabled Persons Act, 1978 PA 260, MCL 393.351 to 393.369.
2. Section 7a of the Michigan Historical Commission Act, 1913 PA 271, MCL 399.1 to 399.10.
3. Section 2 of the Limited Access Highways Act, 1941 PA 205, MCL 252.51 to 252.64.
4. Section 208 of the Michigan Museum Act, 1990 PA 325, MCL 399.301 to MCL 399.510.
5. Section 4 of the Business Opportunity Act for Persons with Disabilities, 1988 PA 112, MCL 450.791 to MCL 450.795.
C. Any authority, powers, duties, functions, records, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations or other funds, including the functions of budgeting and procurement of the Director of the Commission for the Blind are transferred to the Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
D. Any authority, powers, duties, functions, records, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations or other funds of the Commission for the Blind granted by 1999 AC, R 393.16(f), 393.34 and 393.56 are transferred to the Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
E. Any authority, powers, duties and functions relative to final agency decisions for cases arising under the Randolph-Sheppard Act, 20 U.S.C. 107 to 107f, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 732, and the Blind and Visually Disabled Persons Act, 1978 PA 260, MCL 393.351 to MCL 393.369, are transferred from the Commission for the Blind to the Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
II. COMMISSION FOR BLIND PERSONS
A. The Commission for Blind Persons (“Commission”) is created as an advisory commission within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
B. The Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by, and serving at the pleasure of, the Governor. Four of the members shall be blind persons.
C. The Commission members shall have a particular interest or expertise in the concerns of the blind community.
D. The Governor shall designate a member of the Commission to serve as its Chairperson. The Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
E. The Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs shall perform all budgeting, procurement, and related management functions of the Commission.
F. The Commission shall do the following:
1. Study and review the needs of the blind community in this state.
2. Advise the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs concerning the coordination and administration of state programs serving the blind community.
3. Recommend changes in state programs, statutes, and policies that affect the blind community to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
4. Secure appropriate recognition of the accomplishments and contributions of blind residents of this state.
5. Monitor, evaluate, investigate, and advocate programs for the betterment of blind residents of this state.
6. Advise the Governor and the Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, of the nature, magnitude, and priorities of the challenges of blind persons in this state.
7. Advise the Governor and the Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs on this state’s policies concerning blind individuals.
III. MICHIGAN REHABILITATION SERVICES
Michigan Rehabilitation Services is transferred by a Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department of Human Services. The Department of Human Services shall serve as a Designated State Agency under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29
