MEMBERS: 7 members
TERM: 5 years - no limit
AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION: Georgia Laws § 49-3-1
MEETING INFORMATION
- Regular meetings: Bimonthly on the Third Wednesday of the month at 12:00 PM, Clarke County DFCS office at 284 North Avenue
- Special meetings: determined at the time of call
MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board’s primary role is to be the link between the agency and the community. The role of local County DFCS Boards is a combination of advocacy, resource development, political activism, staff relations, customer service, and administrative functions. All of these are important to the Division and County Department.
REQUIREMENTS
- All board appointments must be made from the following categories:
1. Pediatric health care providers;
2. Appropriate school personnel;
3. Emergency responders;
4. Law enforcement personnel;
5 Private child welfare service providers
6. Alumni of the child welfare system;
7. Mental health care providers;
8. Former foster parents; and
9. Leaders within the faith-based community.
MEMBERS
| TERM EXPIRES
|
Emily Boness | 06-30-2021
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Emily Coleman | 06-30-2021
|
Jeff Turner | 06-30-2021
|
Kyle Semple | 06-30-2022
|
Shea Post | 06-30-2023
|
Vacant | 06-30-2024
|
Andrea Lingard | 06-30-2025
|
METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Mayor and Commission
CONTACT
Mary Barrett Yancey, Director
706-248-9776
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