(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that existing members of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program Administrative Committee should serve out their current terms of office as members of the committee, but not to exceed July 1, 2003. (b) The Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program Administrative Committee shall develop and submit, not later than October 1, 2002, recommendations to the commission for the administration and governance of the programs described in Sections 2881, 2881.1, and 2881.2, including recommendations for the establishment of a designated office and program function, within state government, staffed in a manner designed to provide expert oversight and governance to ensure the long-term quality and integrity of programs and services offered through the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program.
