The function of the Charles County Advocacy Council for Children,
Youth, and Families is to plan, direct, coordinate, and ensure that
an integrated, collaborative and comprehensive interagency service
delivery system for children, youth, and families exists in Charles
County. As the designated local management board for Charles County,
the Charles County Advocacy Council for Children, Youth, and Families
will also monitor programs/contracts for performance and compliance;
ensure that policies and procedures are in place as required; and
maintain jurisdiction support through this designation.
Coordinating children and family services within the jurisdiction
to eliminate fragmentation and duplication of services and to establish
noncategorical services;
These public sector representatives shall be either the director
or senior representative of their respective organizations or a designee
with programmatic and fiscal decision-making authority within the
organization.
Of the members, at least 51% of the membership must be from the public
sector, with no more than 49% of members representing the private
sector (such as parents, children, advocacy groups, private service
providers, etc.).
The Charles County Advocacy Council for Children, Youth, and Families
shall adhere to the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Governor's
office for children's policies and procedures manual.