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2007 Laws of Maryland
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Ch. 153
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(H) WITHIN 120 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE REPORT FROM THE STATE
BOARD UNDER § 5-539 OF THIS SUBTITLE OR THE REPORT UNDER SUBSECTION
(G) OF THIS SECTION, THE SECRETARY SHALL SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO
THE STATE BOARD DESCRIBING THE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE
DEPARTMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE STATE
BOARD.
5-539.2.
(a) (1) A local government may establish a local citizens review panel to
assist and advise the State Board and the State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect.
(2) Two or more counties may establish a multicounty local citizens
review panel, in accordance with a memorandum of understanding executed by the
[multicounty local panel] GOVERNING BODIES OF EACH PARTICIPATING COUNTY.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c)(2) of this section, the members and
[chairman] CHAIR of a local citizens review panel shall be appointed by the local
governing body.
(c) Membership on a local citizens review panel shall be representative of the
local jurisdiction and include:
(1) individuals with expertise in the prevention and treatment of child
abuse and neglect, such as child advocates, volunteers of the court-appointed special
advocate program, attorneys who represent children, parent and consumer
representatives, law enforcement representatives, and health, [and] human, AND
EDUCATIONAL services professionals; and
(2) one member from the local jurisdiction, who is appointed by the
State Board and one who is appointed by the State Council on Child Abuse and
Neglect.
(D) (1) THE TERM OF A MEMBER IS 4 YEARS.
(2) AT THE END OF A TERM, A MEMBER CONTINUES TO SERVE
UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS APPOINTED AND QUALIFIES.
[(d)](E) A local panel shall:
(1) evaluate the extent to which State and local agencies in that
jurisdiction are effectively fulfilling their responsibilities in accordance with the child
protection standards and the State plan under 42 U.S.C. § 5106a(b) and any other
criteria that the panel considers important for the protection of children;
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