The department shall establish a state-level advisory council. This council may be the same body as that identified in section 39-3330, Idaho Code; otherwise, this council shall be a separate body formed pursuant to the provisions found in section 39-3330, Idaho Code. The advisory council shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To make policy recommendations regarding certification and enforcement standards in certified family homes and the provision of services to residents;(2) To provide advice to the department and to the board pertaining to development and revision of rules;(3) To review and comment on any proposed rule or legislation pertaining to the certification of certified family homes; and(4) To submit an annual report to the legislature stating opinions and recommendations that would further the state's capability to address issues faced by certified family homes.Added by 2024 Session Laws, ch. 63,sec. 17, eff. 7/1/2024.Repealed by 2024 Session Laws, ch. 63,sec. 16, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by 2011 Session Laws, ch. 123, sec. 4, eff. 7/1/2011.[39-3511, added 2005 , ch. 280, sec. 40 , p. 904; am. 2011 , ch. 123, sec. 4 , p. 347.]