The Council is composed of 25 members appointed for three-year terms with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Each member is appointed by the Governor from among state residents. Council members include representatices of the Departments of Education; Employment and Economic Development, Health and Human Services; the Institute on Community Integration (University Center for Excellence) and the Minnesota Disability Law Center (Protection and Advocacy system). Nongovernmental agencies and private nonprofit organizations are also represented.

Opening for Council membership are posted on the Web site of the Minnesota Secretary of State's office on the Open Commissions and Appointments page. Vacancies are posted monthly.

Secretary of State's Office - Open Commissions and Appointments