The Arizona Governor’s Council on Spinal
and Head Injuries is committed to improving
the quality of life for people with spinal
cord and head injuries and their families.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
about the Council.
How
are the members of the Council appointed?
If I'm not a member of the
Council, how can I become involved in its
work?
I'd like to be considered
for membership in the Council. What should
I do?
When does the Council meet?
Can I attend the meetings?
Where does the Council's funding
come from?
How
are the members of the Council appointed?
The Governor of Arizona appoints Council members
who serve staggered terms of three years.
By law, members must include:
• Family members of individuals with
spinal or head injuries;
• Physicians who work with individuals
with spinal or head injuries;
• Allied health professionals;
• Representatives of the general public;
• The Director of the Arizona Department
of Economic Security or the designee; and
• The Director of the Arizona Department
of Health Services or the designee.
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If
I'm not a member of the Council, how can I
become involved in its work?
We have many project workgroups that involve
individuals who are not members of the Council.
For more information, you can speak with one
of our staff members by calling (602) 863-0484
or the Arizona Relay Service. In addition,
you are welcome to attend our quarterly Council
meetings and you can sign up [links to sign
up page for newsletter] to receive our newsletter
via email.
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I'd
like to be considered for membership in the
Council. What should I do?
You can submit a letter of interest and résumé
to the Arizona Governor's Council on Spinal
and Head Injuries. A nomination committee
selects nominees and makes recommendations
to the Governor each September. The Governor
appoints new Council members in January.
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When
does the Council meet? Can I attend the meetings?
The Council meets quarterly, and the meeting
dates are posted in the Education and Events
section of our Web site. All Council meetings
are open to the public. If you require a reasonable
accommodation – such as a sign language
interpreter – in order to participate,
please contact the Council office at (602)
863-0484 or through the Arizona Relay Service.
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Where
does the Council's funding come from?
The Council's primary source of funding is
the Spinal and Head Injuries Trust Fund, which
was established in 1992 (ARS § 41-3203). Revenue for the fund
is derived from a surcharge that is placed
on criminal and civil fines. The Council also
receives funding from the Federal TBI Demonstration
Program.
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