State of Idaho - Executive Order The Governor's Coordinating Council for Families and Children

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; and

WHEREAS, many of these programs may have similar or identical missions; and

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; and

WHEREAS, greater coordination will allow for an accurate inventory of existing programs along with an increased understanding of the services available for families and children; and

WHEREAS, access to accurate information will allow the Governor and the Legislature to have the best information 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 State of Idaho, do hereby order the:

1. Continuation of the "Governor's Coordinating Council for Families and Children" within the Office of the Governor.

2. The members shall be appointed and serve for a two-year term at the pleasure of the Governor.

3. The objectives for the Coordinating Council shall be as follows:

a. Maintain a comprehensive inventory of resources and programs serving families and children in Idaho.
b. Facilitate communication among individuals and organizations that provide services to families and children.
c. Work with organizations, agencies and individuals to identify gaps in service to families and children.
d. Work with organizations, agencies and individuals to develop consistent, accurate and timely collection and reporting of data to provide comprehensive statistical measurements on Idaho's families and children.
e. Develop strong state and local partnerships to foster and support results-based community programs.
f. Create a statewide awareness of the importance of healthy families and children.

4. The coordinating council shall meet and take such actions as are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this Executive Order.

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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