Montana Code Annotated 2013

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     53-1-704. Montana 2-1-1 community coalition -- advisory capacity. (1) There is a Montana 2-1-1 community coalition that will serve in an advisory capacity, as defined in 2-15-102, to the department. The coalition shall assist the department in the development of a strategic plan for implementation, operation, supervision, and evaluation of 2-1-1 calling statewide.
     (2) The coalition is composed of up to 20 members appointed by the governor, including:
     (a) one representative from county government;
     (b) one representative from local or county law enforcement;
     (c) one representative from the Montana public service commission;
     (d) representatives from each approved call center;
     (e) one representative from a united way agency;
     (f) one representative from the department;
     (g) one representative from the department of military affairs, disaster and emergency services division;
     (h) one representative from an organization or agency working with Indian health services;
     (i) one representative from an organization or agency working with domestic violence and sexual assault;
     (j) one representative from an organization or agency on aging;
     (k) one representative from an organization or agency working in the mental health field;
     (l) one representative from an organization or agency working with persons with disabilities;
     (m) one representative from an organization that coordinates disaster relief delivery; and
     (n) other representatives suggested by the department.
     (3) A vacancy on the commission must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and in a timely manner.
     (4) Members shall serve staggered 3-year terms.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 548, L. 2005.

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