52-1-202. State family services council -- membership. (1) (a) The governor shall appoint a presiding officer and up to three other members to 2-year terms on the state family services council to advise the director on policies relating to services to youth and families.
     (b) The governor may also appoint the presiding officers of legislative committees that are related to youth and family services to serve as members of the council.
     (c) Presiding officers of the local family services advisory councils representing each of the department's regional service areas shall serve on the state council.
     (2) The council shall:
     (a) develop a strategic plan for the department;
     (b) advise the governor, the department, and other state agencies on local needs and services for youth and families;
     (c) advocate for youth and families; and
     (d) coordinate and communicate with local communities and councils.
     (3) A member of the council must have knowledge of and experience in at least one of the following areas:
     (a) reservation and urban Indian issues;
     (b) methods of prevention to minimize risk for abuse and neglect;
     (c) juvenile corrections;
     (d) parent or family issues;
     (e) emotionally disturbed youth; or
     (f) treatment and care of abused and neglected children.
     (4) Membership of the council must include as many of these areas of expertise as possible.
     (5) Members must be compensated and reimbursed as provided for in 2-15-122.

     History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 609, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 91, L. 1993.