In order that the Blind Services Planning Council may function efficiently and provide a meaningful service, the Department shall:
     (a) provide adequate space for meetings in a convenient location;
     (b) provide sufficient clerical service;
     (c) provide adequate and secure storage for records;
     (d) make all records pertaining to the Bureau available to the Council except those governed by confidentiality because of their being related to a specific client;
     (e) select the Bureau Director with full consideration given to a list of candidates recommended by the Council;
     (f) submit no budget without having involved the Council and having submitted the final draft for its review;
     (g) institute no major policy or program changes affecting blind or visually impaired persons without first consulting the Council;
     (h) reimburse expenses for members of the Council for Council meetings;
     (i) reimburse Council members for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties;
     (j) cooperate with the Council in generating recommendations for new program initiatives;
     (k) reimburse expenses for members of sub-committees and ad hoc committees;
     (l) support the Council in a strong advocacy and outreach role;
     (m) give full faith and credit to the work and recommendations of the Council.