Code of Massachusetts Regulations
110 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Title 110 CMR 15.00 - Area Boards And Statewide Advisory Council
Section 15.01 - Introduction
Under M.G.L. c. 18B, § 13, the Department is mandated to operate with the advice of 40 area boards which consist of a representative cross-section of the community. Area boards provide citizens with an opportunity to plan, develop, and implement the social services provided in their community.
Under M.G.L. c. 18B, § 16, the Department is mandated to operate with the advice of one statewide advisory council. The statewide advisory council is composed of representatives from the area boards as well as members appointed by the Commissioner. The statewide advisory council provides citizens with an opportunity to advise the Commissioner in matters of statewide interest.
110 CMR 15.00 govern the operation, duties, and responsibilities of social service area boards and the statewide advisory council.