52-2-1001. Montana early childhood account board. (1) There is a Montana early childhood account board consisting of ten members appointed by the governor as follows:

(a) two members who are employees of the department of public health and human services, including one employee of the early childhood and family support division and one employee of the division of the department that oversees American Indian health;

(b) one member who is an employee of the department of labor and industry;

(c) one member who is an employee of the office of public instruction;

(d) one member who is an employee of the department of commerce;

(e) two members representing state and local community early childhood organizations;

(f) two Montana child-care providers; and

(g) a parent with a child or children under the age of 6 in child care.

(2) A member's term is 3 years. Initial appointments may specify a shorter length of the initial term to stagger the terms. Vacancies must be filled for the balance of an unexpired term. A member of the board may be reappointed.

(3) The board is allocated to the department of public health and human services for administrative purposes only, as provided in 2-15-121. The department may employ staff and adopt rules to carry out the duties as described in this part.

(4) Unless otherwise provided by law, each member is entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred, as provided in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503, while performing board duties.