§ 2-64. Purpose

(a) In accordance with V.T.C.A., Family Code § 264.005, the general purpose of the county child welfare board is to work with the local office and program administrator of the state department of protective and regulatory services (PRS) to help provide coordinated state and local protective services for children and their families and coordinated use of federal, state and local funds for these services.

(b) The activities of the county child welfare board shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Active participation in the budgetary process. Board members will represent the viewpoint of the county commissioners court and the community in the review of PRS budget proposals to the commissioners court.

(2) Reviewing and monitoring existing programs to ensure that abused and neglected children and their families are adequately served.

(3) Annually collaborating with the county youth services advisory board in the review, allocation and expenditure of juror funds.

(4) Assisting the program administrator in obtaining community involvement and resources in order to sustain effective programs while helping to develop new ones.

(5) Closely monitoring expenditures to ensure that county funds are expended for requested purposes.

(Ord. No. 97-355, 2-25-1997)

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Child welfare services, V.T.C.A., Family Code § 264.001 et seq.