New York State Office of Children and Family Services Advisory Board Files

Chronological

Created by Chapter 46 of the Laws of 1997, the Office of Children and Family Services' Advisory Board works with the agency's commissioner to help define the agency's services and policies. It also advises on a range of policy actions affecting the state's long-term agenda for services to its families.

Advisory Board membership consists of the commissioner and twenty-four additional members. Twelve members are appointed by the governor and six members are appointed by each of the houses of the state legislature. All are community leaders who have an active interest in children and families. Board members are initially appointed for terms of two or three years and cannot serve for more than six years out of any consecutive twelve years. Vacancies are filled in the same manner as the original appointment, with the appointee serving for the remainder of the unexpired term. The Advisory Board identifies unmet needs and best practices and develops recommendations for change.

The Chair of the Advisory Board is appointed by the governor.

This series consists of Office of Children and Family Services Advisory Board meeting agendas, minutes, and additional materials such as program updates and reports (1999-2006, 2014). Records also include appointments and resignations of Advisory Board members.

This series was transferred under RDA 22602 and includes records from transfer list 220019.

Access to certain records in this series is restricted pursuant to New York State Executive Law Section 501-c and New York State Freedom of Information Law. State Archives staff will review requests for specific documents and disclose in accordance with applicable laws.