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.