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WHEREAS, fostering the success of State, local and
non-profit programs that benefit families and children is a top priority of the
State of Idaho;
WHEREAS, many of these
programs may have similar or identical missions;
WHEREAS, it is in the
best interest of the families and children of the State of Idaho to coordinate
these programs, while also ensuring that local control is retained;
WHEREAS, greater coordination
will allow for an accurate inventory of existing programs along with an
increased understanding of the needs and services available for families and
children; and
WHEREAS, access to accurate
information will allow the Governor and the Legislature to have the best
information of the needs and services of families and children when prioritizing
among different programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DIRK KEMPTHORNE,
Governor of the State of Idaho, by the authority vested in me under the Idaho
Constitution and the laws of the State of Idaho, do hereby order:
The establishment of the “Executive
Office for Families and Children,” within the Office of the Governor.
The administrator of the Executive
Office for Families and Children shall be the official in the State designated
to oversee the coordination of those services and programs promoting the
well-being of families and children in Idaho.
The Administrator shall be appointed by
the Governor.
The duties, powers and authorities of the
Executive Office for Families and Children shall include:
A. Coordinating all boards, councils, commissions, and initiatives as
recommended by the Governor, within the Executive Office of the Governor
with duties and responsibilities affecting families and children, including
but not limited to:
(i) Governor’s Coordinating Council for
Families and Children;
(ii) Governor’s Council on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention;
(iii) Early Childhood Coordinating Council;
(iv) Parents as Teachers;
(v) Idaho Women’s Commission;
(vi) Faith Based Liaisons;
(vii) Serve Idaho;
(viii) Suicide Prevention Advisory Council;
(ix) Idaho’s Brightest Stars Initiative;
(x) Día de los Niños/Day of the Child Initiative.
B. Identify and recommend programs and policies for a comprehensive
delivery of effective, efficient and integrated services for families and
children, including:
(i) Promoting implementation of multi-agency strategic budgeting,
common performance measures, and coordination of services;
(ii) Promoting an interagency funding system for the delivery of
integrated services;
(iii) Addressing State strategies, priorities and outcome measures to
meet the needs of children.
C. Cooperating and consulting with State agencies and departments on
programs, policies and issues involving families and children, including but
not limited to, the Department of Health and Welfare, Department of
Corrections, Department of Juvenile Corrections, the State Department of
Education and the Department of Commerce and Labor;
D. Participating in national, regional and statewide efforts to
cooperatively address issues and policies affecting families and children in
Idaho;
E. Developing a State plan for promoting the well-being of families and
children in Idaho in conjunction with cities and counties, faith based and
community organizations, State councils, boards and commissions, State
agencies and departments, and federal organizations;
F. Serving as a repository of agreements and plans concerning programs
for families and children from community organizations and other relevant
local, State and federal agencies and facilitating the exchange of this
information and data with relevant interstate and intrastate entities;
G. Provide input and comment on community, tribal and federal plans,
agreements and polices relating to families and children;
H. Serving as an advocate for the families and children of Idaho and
directing the people of Idaho to the appropriate local, State or federal
agency to address issues or concerns related to families or children.
I. Accepting private contributions, federal funds, funds from other
public agencies or any other source. The moneys shall be used solely for the
purposes provided under this executive order and shall be expended and
accounted for as provided by law.
 IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great
Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this 27th day of April in
the year of our Lord two thousand and six, and of the independence of the United
States of America the two hundred thirtieth and of the Statehood of Idaho the
one hundred sixteenth.
DIRK KEMPTHORNE
GOVERNOR
BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE
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