2015 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title XII - PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE
Chapter 170-G - SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Section 170-G:6-a - Advisory Board.

    170-G:6-a Advisory Board. –
    I. There is hereby established a board to advise the department of health and human services on services for children, youth, and families. The board shall consist of 12 members and such additional members as may be necessary to comply with federal regulations for the acceptance of federal funds or to ensure representation of every county. Each member shall serve a term of 3 years. A member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed in the same manner as the original appointment. The board shall be representative of persons from community youth service agencies; from the juvenile justice field, such as law enforcement, probation, police, courts, and attorneys; and from appropriate professional fields such as psychology, social services, education, and health. Members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall receive mileage payments at the state employee rate within the limits of funds appropriated to the department.
    II. Members of the board shall be appointed in the following manner:
       (a) The governor shall appoint 4 members, no 2 of whom shall be from the same county.
       (b) The senate president shall appoint 4 members, no 2 of whom shall be from the same county, and one of whom shall be from a family that has been affected by the department of children, youth and families.
       (c) The speaker of the house shall appoint 4 members, no 2 of whom shall be from the same county, and one of whom shall be from a family that has been affected by the department of children, youth and families.
       (d) Any additional members shall be recommended by the commissioner and appointed by the governor and council.

Source. 2015, 154:1, eff. June 12, 2015.