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RSA 21-V:3 · Child Advocate; Appointment; Term; Vacancy; Removal

Title
I: THE STATE AND ITS GOVERNMENT
Chapter
21-V · OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE
Status
current
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21-V:3 Child Advocate; Appointment; Term; Vacancy; Removal. –

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I.

The office of the child advocate shall be under the supervision of the child advocate. The child advocate shall be the administrative head of the office and shall be a full-time, unclassified position, responsible for the duties of the office.

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II.

The child advocate shall be nominated by the governor and approved by the executive council.

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III.

The child advocate shall serve a term of 4 years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Any vacancy in the position shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.

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IV.

Upon any vacancy in the position of the child advocate, and until such time as a candidate has been appointed by the governor and council, an assistant child advocate shall serve as the acting child advocate and be entitled to the compensation, privileges, and powers of the child advocate.

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V.

Any person appointed to the position of child advocate shall be selected without regard to political affiliation and on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability, and shall possess a professional graduate degree in law, social work, public health, or a related field and be qualified by reason of education, experience, and expertise to perform the duties of the office.

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VI.

The child advocate may be removed from office for cause pursuant to RSA 4:1.

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VII.

The child advocate may, subject to appropriation, appoint such other personnel as the child advocate deems necessary for the efficient management of the office. The duties of these personnel shall be performed under and by the advice and direction of the child advocate. Out-of-state travel expenditures, except travel ensuring children are receiving appropriate services to meet their needs, shall be subject to approval by the joint legislative fiscal committee. Source. 2020, 26:9, eff. Sept. 18, 2020. 2025, 141:198-200, eff. July 1, 2025.

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Source note

Source. 2020, 26:9, eff. Sept. 18, 2020. 2025, 141:198-200, eff. July 1, 2025.

Source history

  • 2020, 26:9, eff. Sept. 18, 2020
  • 2025, 141:198-200, eff. July 1, 2025

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  • 2025 HB2 amend

    ciate] an assistant child advocate shall serve as the acting child advocate and be entitled to the compensation, privileges, and powers of the child advocate. 141:200 Child Advocate; Travel Expenditures. Amend RSA 21-V:3, VII to read as follows: VII. The child advocate [shall appoint an associate child advocate, and] may, subject to appropriation, appoint such other personnel as the child advocate deems necessary for the effic

  • 2024 HB120 reference

    ervices shall submit quarterly progress reports to the joint legislative oversight committee on health and human services, established by RSA 126-A:13, and to the office of the child advocate established under RSA 21-V beginning on or before May 1, 2023 until such time as the facility is operational. Each quarterly report shall include a statement indicating whether the reported progress is sufficient to meet the June 30, 20