Sec. 572. Independent Living Administration
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Title VII ( 29 U.S.C. 796 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 701 the following: In order to promote the philosophy and purpose of section 701, there is established within the Administration for Community Living of the Department of Health and Human Services, an Independent Living Administration. The Independent Living Administration shall be headed by a Director (referred to in this title as the ILA Director ) appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The ILA Director shall have substantial knowledge of independent living services. The Independent Living Administration shall be the principal agency, and the ILA Director shall be the principal officer, to carry out this title. In performing the functions of the office, the ILA Director shall be directly responsible to the Administrator for the Administration for Community Living of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Office of the General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services shall designate 1 or more individuals, with substantial background and experience in, and knowledge of, independent living services, centers for independent living, and Statewide Independent Living Councils, under this title, to provide advice, support, and technical assistance to the ILA Director.
The ILA Director shall have the authority to seek such input and advice, including convening meetings, as the ILA Director determines to be appropriate with respect to the policies and conduct of the Independent Living Administration. The Secretary shall ensure that— the Independent Living Administration has sufficient staff to provide oversight of, conduct auditing of, and provide technical assistance to, the centers for independent living and Statewide Independent Living Councils funded under this Act; and such staff includes qualified individuals who have significant experience with centers for independent living or Statewide Independent Living Councils described in section 705. .
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Sec. 572
Independent Living Administration
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