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Family and Children's Trust Fund, Board of Trustees

Health and Human Resources

Purpose

The purpose of the Board of Trustees is to provide for the support and development of services for the prevention and treatment of violence within families accomplished through fundraising and public awareness; responsible to select and award funds for community and statewide initiatives which best serve families; and utilize a public-private partnership to achieve these goals through a collaborative effort.

Term

Four years; no more than two full successive terms

Composition

A. The Family and Children's Trust Fund shall be administered by a Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall consist of 15 appointed members and one ex officio member. The 15 appointed members shall consist of six nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, five nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, and four nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. The Board members shall represent the Commonwealth at large and shall have knowledge and experience in child abuse and neglect, adult abuse and neglect, and domestic violence programs, finance and fiscal management, appointment as a guardian ad litem, social work with affected youth and families, youth policy, and other related areas. The Commissioner or his designee shall serve ex officio with nonvoting privileges. The Board shall elect a chairman. Board members shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided by §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825. Such expenses shall be paid from funds appropriated to the Department.