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ELAC seeks executive‑committee volunteers as appointed seats and attendance rules complicate recruitment

Department of Children, Youth, and Families — Joint meeting of the Early Learning Advisory Council and Provider Supports Subcommittee · December 16, 2024
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Summary

The Early Learning Advisory Council has two executive‑committee vacancies. CE staff said most ELAC seats are assigned by outside appointing authorities under the Fair Start for Kids Act, creating appointment and attendance challenges that members and legislators raised at the meeting.

Marlene White, DCYF’s community engagement manager, and ELAC co‑chairs updated members on leadership and membership issues: regional adviser representative selection was under way and a decision was expected the week of Dec. 9; the executive‑committee election was pushed to the next ELAC meeting because an interested candidate could not attend; and there are two vacancies on the executive committee.

Members and staff discussed time commitments…

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