§ 2-2-252. Scope and purpose.

The scope and purposes of this article are:

(1)

To implement the provisions of Manatee County Resolution R-90-169 and provide for the dedicated millage for children's services.

(2)

To establish the general terms and conditions under which Manatee County shall fund, develop and provide for the operation of programs which shall include the enhancement and expansion of existing programs as well as new and innovative programs for the prevention and treatment of Manatee County's neglected, abused, at-risk or economically disadvantaged children and provide essential and necessary programs to serve such children.

(3)

To establish the Manatee County Children's Services Advisory Board, to establish the terms and conditions of membership on the advisory board, to establish the scope of authority of the advisory board and other terms and conditions related thereto.

(4)

To provide a clear source of lawful authority for the grant of funds derived from a dedicated millage for the development and authorization of continuing programs for the prevention and treatment of Manatee County's neglected, abused, or at-risk children and to fund programs to serve economically disadvantaged children.

(Ord. No. 91-42, § 2, 7-9-91)