Section 9. The child advocate shall develop internal procedures appropriate for the effective performance of his duties.
The child advocate may, subject to chapter 30A, adopt, amend or repeal such rules and regulations as are deemed necessary to carry out the functions of the office.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 18c - Office of the Child Advocate
Section 2 - Office of the Child Advocate; Duties
Section 3 - Child Advocate; Appointment; Vacancies; Removal
Section 4 - Child Advocate Advisory Board; Duties and Salary of Child Advocate
Section 6 - Access to Facilities and Records; Release of Information
Section 7 - Witnesses; Documents; Subpoenas
Section 8 - Discrimination or Retaliation; Penalties
Section 9 - Procedures for Performance of Duties; Rules and Regulations
Section 11 - Examination of Systemwide Responses to Child Abuse and Neglect