(c) Each CASA shall serve at the pleasure of the court having jurisdiction over the proceedings in which a CASA has been appointed and that appointment may continue after the child attains his or her age of majority, with the consent of the nonminor dependent. A CASA shall do all of the following:

1. (1) Provide independent, factual information to the court regarding the cases to which he or she is appointed.
2. (2) Represent the best interests of the child involved, and consider the best interests of the family, in the cases to which he or she is appointed.
3. (3) At the request of the judge, monitor cases to which he or she has been appointed to ensure that the court’s orders have been fulfilled.

(d) The Judicial Council, through its rules and regulations, shall require an initial and ongoing training program consistent with this chapter for all persons acting as a CASA, including, but not limited to, each of the following:

1. (1) Dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
2. (2) Court structure, including juvenile court laws.
3. (3) Social service systems.
4. (4) Child development.
5. (5) Cultural competency and sensitivity relating to, and best practices for, providing adequate care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth.
6. (6) Interviewing techniques.
7. (7) Report writing.
8. (8) Roles and responsibilities of a CASA.
9. (9) Rules of evidence and discovery procedures.
10. (10) Problems associated with verifying reports.