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Court appoints Newton County Child Welfare Board members; staggered terms assigned
Summary
Commissioners appointed a seven-member Newton County Child Welfare Board and assigned staggered terms in accordance with state law to allow regular turnover and continuity.
Newton County Commissioners Court on March 11 appointed members to the Newton County Child Welfare Board and assigned staggered terms to comply with state requirements.
Court staff read a proposed slate of appointees including Molly Wills (secretary), Lisa Gentry (treasurer), John Gentry (director), Brad Will (director), Robert Burby (director), Sheila Burby (director) and Courtney Lott (director). Commissioners noted state guidance requiring seven to 15 members and that terms should be staggered (one-third one-year, one-third two-year, one-third three-year) so that appointments rotate. The court voted to appoint the listed members and to assign terms so the board would have initial staggered expirations.
Why it matters: The county Child Welfare Board provides in-county assistance for families involved in child-protective services placements, such as clothing and diapers, where state law permits local welfare boards to help. Reconstituting the board restores a county-level support mechanism for placements.
Votes at a glance: Court approved the listed appointments and term assignments by voice vote.
