I. There is hereby established a board composed of the following members, all of whom shall have had experience and knowledge with regard to problems of child abuse and neglect, to administer the prevention program:
      (a) Eight members to be appointed by the board, as follows:
         (1) Three members who are knowledgeable about child development, child health, child psychology, education, juvenile delinquency, or related fields.
         (2) Three members who are knowledgeable about the organization and administration of volunteer community services and grant administration.
         (3) Two members who are knowledgeable about banking, finance, investments, tax law, business, or public relations.
      (b) Two members of the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate.
      (c) Two members of the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker of the house.
      (d) The attorney general or a designee.
      (e) One representative of children, youth, and families appointed by the commissioner of the department of health and human services.
      (f) One representative of public health appointed by the commissioner of the department of health and human services.
      (g) One member, who shall be knowledgeable about one of the areas designated in subparagraph (a), appointed by the governor.
   II. The board members, other than the legislative members who shall serve for a term concurrent with their legislative terms, and other than the attorney general and those members appointed by the commissioner of the department of health and human services, shall serve terms of 3 years.
   III. The board shall choose a chairman from among its members and shall meet at least 4 times per year and more often at the call of the chair. Seven members shall constitute a quorum. The board shall be administratively attached to the department of justice. Members of the board shall receive mileage payments at the state employee rate.
   IV. [Repealed.]
Source. 1986, 184:1. 1993, 165:1. 1994, 212:2. 1995, 310:171. 1997, 254:5, eff. Aug. 18, 1997.