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?
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
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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)
542-3947 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. [return to top]
