Sec. 3. The office of department of child services ombudsman is established as a separate bureau within the department. The ombudsman appointed by the governor shall report directly to the commissioner. The ombudsman appointed by the governor must be an attorney licensed to practice law in Indiana or a social worker with at least a master's degree. The ombudsman appointed by the governor must have significant experience or education in child development and child advocacy, including at least two (2) years experience working with child abuse and neglect.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.55.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property
Chapter 19. Department of Child Services Ombudsman
4-13-19-3. Establishment of Office of Department of Child Services Ombudsman
4-13-19-4. Appointment of Ombudsman; Authority to Hire Employees
4-13-19-5. Powers of Ombudsman
4-13-19-7. Duties and Functions
4-13-19-11. Interference or Prevention of Completion of Work