1. (1) Adopt and revise rules and regulations necessary to carry out the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act.
2. (2) Set the salary of the executive director.
3. (3) Approve the number of staff members.
4. (4) Conduct meetings in accordance with Code of Ala. 1975, § 26-16-5(a), and those other requirements set forth in Rule 185-X-1-.05.
5. (5) Develop and adopt a plan for the distribution of funds from the trust fund.
6. (6) Develop and publicize criteria for the application for and receipt of trust fund money.
7. (7) Review, approve and monitor the expenditure of trust fund money.
8. (8) Provide for the coordination and exchange of information on the establishment and maintenance of local councils and prevention programs.
9. (9) Provide statewide education and public informational seminars for the purpose of developing public awareness regarding the problems of child abuse and neglect.
10. (10) To encourage professional persons and groups to recognize and deal with problems of child abuse and neglect.
11. (11) To make information on child abuse and neglect available to the public, organizations and agencies which deal with problems of child abuse and neglect.
12. (12) To encourage the development of community prevention programs.
13. (13) To establish a procedure for the annual, internal evaluation of the functions, responsibilities and performance of the State Board.
14. (14) Accept federal funds, state funds, gifts, grants and all other monies donated upon the terms and conditions set forth in Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 26-16-30, et seq.
15. (15) Perform such other duties, not inconsistent with law, as required by this Act.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 26-16-1, et seq.

History: Mark N. Chambless Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 26-16-1, et seq. Emergency rule filed August 5, 1985. Permanent rule filed August 5, 1985.