C.R.S.
Section 24-31-1002
Commission
- membership
- duties
(1)
There is created within the department of law and under the control of the office of the attorney general the commission on improving first responder interactions with persons with disabilities.(2)
The commission consists of twelve members, appointed by the attorney general, as follows:(a)
Two persons with a disability;(b)
Two parents of a child with a disability;(c)
Two representatives from organizations that advocate for persons with disabilities who are recommended by the organization, one of whom also represents the interests of seniors or an aging advocacy organization;(d)
A person who meets the qualifications described in subsection (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c) of this section and who represents a disability community that is not represented by the persons appointed pursuant to subsection (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c) of this section;(e)
A representative of a statewide organization of current and former peace officers;(f)
A representative of a statewide organization of chiefs of police;(g)
A representative of a statewide organization of county sheriffs;(h)
One member of the P.O.S.T. board; and(i)
A member of the P.O.S.T. board’s curriculum subject matter expert committee.(3)
Intentionally left blank —Ed.(a)
The attorney general shall appoint members to the commission no later than September 15, 2021.(b)
In making appointments to the commission pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, the attorney general shall ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that the membership of the commission is representative of the ethnic, cultural, age, and gender diversity of the state and of all geographic areas of the state, including rural areas.(4)
Members of the commission serve without compensation but the department of law shall reimburse members for all actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.(5)
The attorney general’s office shall provide a staff member to coordinate and support the commission and help implement the commission’s recommendations.(6)
Intentionally left blank —Ed.(a)
The attorney general’s office shall convene the first meeting of the commission no later than October 15, 2021. At the first meeting, commission members shall select from among the membership a person to serve as chair of the commission.(b)
The commission shall meet upon the call of the chair as necessary to complete its duties specified in this part 10, but must meet at least once per quarter.
Source:
Section 24-31-1002 — Commission - membership - duties, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-24.pdf
(accessed Oct. 20, 2023).