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relating to programs and services and recommends
priorities for these to the Director.

Appointed by the Governor, the Committee
consists of thirty-nine members. Three are ex officio
members or their designees; twenty-four represent
the twenty-four local Children's Councils; and
twelve are appointed members. Appointed mem-
bers serve three-year terms. The Governor desig-
nates the chairperson.

CHILDREN'S COUNCILS

Local Children's Councils exist in each county
and in Baltimore City Within their jurisdictions, the
Children's Councils evaluate public and private pro-
grams, services, and plans for children; secure and
analyze Departmental plans and budget requests
affecting children's programs and services; and re-
view the use and availability of federal, State, local,
and private funds. They identify document, and
communicate needs, resources, and priorities to the
local governing body and to the Office for Children
and YDuth. The Councils also provide public infor-
mation on children's programs and services.

Each Council is appointed by the chief executive
officer of the county or, in the case of Baltimore City,
by the mayor. Each Council includes representa-
tives of the local departments of health, education,
and social services, and members appointed at large.
Members serve diree-year terms.

GOVERNOR'S YOUTH ADVISORY
COUNCIL

Michelle Walters, Council President

Appointed direcdy by Governor: Marcella Matos,
1988; Kwame K. Satchell, 1988; Tanya R. Wilson,
1988; Andrea L. Mathias; Samuel J. Murray;
Patrice L. Riley.

Contact: Laura Steele

301 W Preston St., Suite 1502
Baltimore, MD 21201 225-4160

By Executive Order, the Governor's Youth Ad-
visory Council was created in 1971 within the De-
partment of Human Resources. The Council was
transferred to the Office for Children and Youdi by
the Acting Governor in 1978.

The Council communicates the concerns of
youth to the Governor, General Assembly, and
public on matters involving State programs, poli-
cies, and legislation that affect young people.

Appointed by the Governor, the Council con-
sists of 60 members between the ages of 13 and 20.
Fifty-two members (one from each Legislative Dis-
trict and five at-large) are chosen by a selection
process developed by the Council to promote di-
verse membership and equitable distribution by

age, race, and sex. Eight are direcdy appointed by
the Governor. Members serve two-year terms.

A brochure on Council activities and the annual
Youth Issues Platform are available upon request.

GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON CHILD
ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Chairperson: Pamela F. Corckran, 1989

Appointed by Governor: Linda Ezrine, 1988; Ellen
Mugmon, 1988; Charles I. Shubin, M.D., 1988;
Linda Canfield Blick, 1989; Richard H. Fritz,
M.D., 1989; Sally Michel, 1989; Lula A. Beatty;
Gloria Goldfaden; Judy C. Stilwell; Mary Ellen
Thomsen.

State Senate: Gerald W. Winegrad; Thomas M.
Yeager.

House of Delegates: Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.; Sheila E.
Hixson.

Governmental representatives: Vacancy, StateDept. of
Education; Despina Sapounakds, Dept. of Health &
Mental Hygiene; Beverly W. Jones, Dept. of Human
Resources; Bishop L. Robinson, Secretary of Public
Safety & Correctional Services; Peter J. Lally,
Judiciary; Sandra A. O'Connor, Baltimore County
State's Attorney.

Contact: Dianne Madoni

301 W Preston St., Suite 1502
Baltimore, MD 21201 225-4160

The Governor's Council on Child Abuse and
Neglect was created by the Governor in 1986 (Ex-
ecutive Order 01.01.1986.07). The Council is part
of the Office for Children and Youth for budgetary,
administrative and staffing purposes only

The Council advises the Governor on the imple-
mentation and effectiveness of programs to prevent,
detect, and treat child abuse and neglect.

CHILD DAY CARE COORDINATOR

Anita Delaporte, Child Day Care Coordinator
225-4160

The position of Child Day Care Coordinator was
created within the Office for Children and Ifourh by
the Governor in December 1987 (Executive Order
01.01.1987.29). The Coordinator coordinates pol-
icy planning, and development for child day care
programs among all State agencies, commissions,
councils, boards, and task forces. For businesses,
local governments, prospective providers, commu-
nity groups, and the public, the Coordinator serves
as an information clearinghouse and referral office
on available child care services, government regula-
tions, and child care financing. In addition, the
Coordinator promotes and markets a public-private
partnership to meet the child care needs of
Maryland's employees, employers, and families.