41-3-1004. Administration -- training -- oversight -- procedures. (1) The office of the court administrator, as provided for in 3-1-701, shall, in accordance with the direction of the supreme court, oversee the program established in this part and shall, at the time prescribed by 5-11-210, prepare a report to the governor, the legislature, and the public regarding:
     (a) state laws, policies, and practices affecting permanence and appropriate care for children in the custody of the department and other agencies; and
     (b) the effectiveness of the boards in bringing about permanence and appropriate care for children in the custody of the department and other agencies.
     (2) The office of the court administrator shall:
     (a) establish policies and procedures for adoption by the Montana supreme court for the operation of a board, including procedures for removing members;
     (b) provide training programs for board members consisting of orientation training of at least 16 hours and a minimum of 8 hours of continuing education training annually;
     (c) provide consultation services on request to a board; and
     (d) employ staff and provide for support services for boards.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 610, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, Sp. L. November 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 386, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 174, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 570, L. 2001.