Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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What is the order and schedule of Brokerage enrollment?

On the first day the brokerage began service (March 1, 2002), all persons with active self-directed support plans were enrolled.

After that, counties will move through groups 1 to 6, below, based on the numbers unique to them:

1. Adults with long term diversion needs.

2. Adults with SDS plans ending less than 3 months prior to the initial brokerage enrollment.

3. Aging Caregivers: Primary caregiver over age 75 with no other SPD (ODDS) funded services.

4. Children transitioning from family support who have family support for 12 months prior to turning 18.

5. Persons aging out of school (who are turning 21).

6. Wait list: Individuals with no other SPD (ODDS) funded services (taken in date order and then Alphabetical)

7. Persons living at home with VOC slot (accomplished 7/1/03).

8. Persons living in SILP

Generally, how will an individual become a member of the organization and how will the goal of a majority of members with self advocates and family members be controlled without limiting the actual number of interested individuals from the remaining membership categories?

All individuals served and interested family members are invited to join upon enrollment in brokerage services. All members of existing self-directed supports advisory groups were invited to join, along with interested others, including self-advocates and families not yet enrolled.

Are other individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members who are not eligible for or otherwise choose not to participate in the Support Service Brokerage included in the organization's membership categories?

Yes, There are essentially two membership categories proposed for membership in the Brokerage. One is individuals and their families who are eligible for services; the other membership category is for persons interested in supporting the mission of the organization. That category includes individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members who are not eligible for or otherwise choose not to participate in the Brokerage.


What is the role of the incorporators on the Board of Directors and is this role different in scope, responsibility or authority from other members of the Board?

The role of the incorporators is as follows:
They conceptualized the EOSSB and wrote the proposal;
They signed incorporation documents and IRS documents, drafted initial by-laws, held organizational meetings to create a legal entity for the State to contract with, and appointed an Executive Director. After the contract was secured and other board members were selected, the scope, responsibility and authority of the incorporators became exactly the same as any other member of the board of directors. They may also stand for potential re-election in the same manner as all other board members.

What is the role and responsibility of the membership and Board of Directors as it relates to their general level of authority over Brokerage operations, organizational planning, and budgeting and resource utilization?

This is a membership organization controlled by the people it supports. The membership of the Brokerage has ultimate authority over Brokerage operations. The membership exercises their authority through the responsible election of Board Members to represent them in policy making and organizational oversight. The membership through its local alliances collaborates with the Board of Directors , however, the decision making body is the Board of Directors as elected by the membership.

The Board engages in ongoing planning activities as necessary to fulfill the mission of the organization, define specific goals and objectives related to the mission, and evaluate the success of the organization's programs toward achieving the mission. The Board establishes policies for the effective management of the organization, including financial and personnel policies. The Board has established a quality assurance program. The Board annually approves the organization's budget and routinely assesses the organization's financial performance in relation to the budget. The Board annually reviews and revises the executive's compensation, and evaluates the director's performance.

What will be the level of authority and responsibility of Local Alliances in terms of operational policy, organizational planning, organizational operations and design, organizational evaluation, budgeting and resource allocation, and staff supervision.

The Local Alliances are advisory bodies to the Board of Directors regarding operational policy, organizational planning, organizational operations and design, organizational evaluation, budgeting and resource allocation, and staff supervision.

Where is the decision-making authority in the development, implementation and subsequent changes of the ISP versus that of the Person Centered Plan?

Decision-making authority is intended to be consistent with and in fulfillment of the Administrative Rule (OAR 309-041-1750 through 309-041-1920) regarding Support Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. As in all processes that involve supports for persons with disabilities, the individual in need of supports defines their plan of support to the best of their abilities. Other members of the support team have input, but ultimately the individual in need of support has unilateral control (with some exceptions in the case of substantial health and safety issues). It is part of the role of the broker to support the individual in the exercise of that control.