Massachusetts Elected Committee of Blind Vendors (MECBV)

Under 111 CMR 3.16, the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) oversees a biennial election to appoint seven members to the Massachusetts Elected Committee of Blind Vendors (MECBV). This election occurs every odd-numbered year, with members serving a two-year term commencing on October 1st. MECBV is exclusively composed of vendors elected by their peers.

The election process is structured to ensure both senior and newly licensed vendors are represented. This representation encompasses vendors operating various types of facilities across all geographic areas of the state, aiming to achieve proportional representation on federal and other (state and municipal) properties.

MECBV convenes monthly with Commission staff, with additional special meetings scheduled as needed. MECBV participates with MCB in major policy decisions and the development of policies, programs, and systems related to the transfer and promotion of vendors. MECBV also plays a role in developing training and retraining programs, receiving vendor grievances, and serving as their advocate. Additionally, MECBV works with MCB to sponsor meetings and instructional conferences.

The Massachusetts Elected Committee of Blind Vendors meets monthly, on the first Wednesday at 5 P.M. All meetings are open to the public.

If you require an ADA accommodation, please submit the online request form or contact MCB's ADA Coordinator Shauntay M. King at 617-894-4352 or Shauntay.M.King@mass.gov at least two weeks prior to the event. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations. The online request form is titled "Reasonable Accommodations for Executive Department Employees" but should be used by the public.

For more information or to contact the Massachusetts Elected Committee of Blind Vendors, please email Chairperson Robert St. Germaine.