Maryland § 8-402

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-402, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8-402.

    (a)    The Council consists of the following members:

        (1)    the Special Secretary of the Governor’s Office for Children, or the Special Secretary’s designee;

        (2)    the Secretary of Juvenile Services, or the Secretary’s designee;

        (3)    the Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee;

        (4)    the Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary’s designee; and

        (5)    the State Superintendent of Schools, or the Superintendent’s designee.

    (b)    The Secretary of Budget and Management, or the Secretary’s designee, shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio Council member.

    (c)    The Secretary of Disabilities, or the Secretary’s designee, shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio Council member.

    (d)    The Children’s Cabinet shall designate up to three individuals to serve on the Council on a rotating basis to represent each of the following stakeholder groups:

        (1)    family members or family advocates; and

        (2)    youth or youth advocates.

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