Idaho Statutes Title 39. Health and Safety § 39-6002. Children's trust fund board--Powers and duties

(1) Independently, in collaborative relationships or partnerships, contract with public or private nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools or with qualified individuals, establish community-based educational and service programs and initiatives designed to reduce or prevent the occurrence of child abuse and neglect.

(2) Facilitate the exchange of information between groups concerned with families and children.

(3) Consult with state departments, agencies, commissions and boards to help determine the probable effectiveness, fiscal soundness, and need for proposed educational and service programs for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

(4) Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(5) Employ an executive director who shall be responsible for the performance of the administrative functions of the board and such other duties as the board may direct. The board may also employ or contract with other individuals to provide professional, clerical or other services deemed necessary by the board to effectuate the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the board, and purchase or rent necessary office space, equipment and supplies. The compensation of the executive director and other personnel shall be determined by the board, and the executive director shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter 53, title 67, Idaho Code.

(6) Solicit and accept grants, donations, gifts and other moneys as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.