Gov. Robert Bentley makes 17 appointments this month
It has been a busy month for the Governor’s office as Governor Robert Bentley made 17 appointments to 6 different boards in September. You can find more information on open board positions on the appointments webpage. Bibb County Probate Judge Stephanie Kemmer Transportation Infrastructure Bank Bill Newton Kelly Butler Digital Textbook Depository Study Committee Louis A. Pitschmann Jared White Electronic Security Board of Licensure Sheriff Derrick Cunningham Rehabilitation Council – all reappointments Issac Beavers Tim Emmons Susan Goldthwaite John Harris Rachel Hughes Mickey Hutto Faye Manset Karl Wade Jack Franklin Kathy Lovell Statewide Health Coordinating Council Lisa Teel
Governor Robert Bentley appoints 9 to Human Resources Task Force
Last week, Governor Robert Bentley made nine appointments to the Human Resources Task Force which was created by Executive Order 11. These appointments were: Mac McCutcheon, State Representative, Task Force chair Chris England, State Representative Lyn Head, District Attorney Nancy Buckner, Commissioner, Alabama Department of Human Resources Greg Reed, State Senator Chris Newlin, Executive Director, National Children’s Advocacy Center Adrienne LaBudde, Attorney Paul Vincent, Expert, Child Welfare Practice Martha Hooper, Foster Parent Advocate, Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent Association According to the order the purpose of the task force is: BE IT ORDERED, that the Task Force shall analyze ways to improve the delivery of services by DHR, including, but not limited to, the following: Methods to strengthen the quality and consistency of screening of reports of child abuse. Family assessments stemming from and adequacy of resources to respond to child abuse reports. Training of child welfare workers including supervisors. Early intervention and prevention services for children and families at risk of abuse. Transparency of the child protection system. Review of the child protection system focusing on whether the intervention provided is making a difference in the lives of children. Review of foster care services as an integral part of the child protection system. Methods to increase the utilization of local resources. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the Task Force shall examine and analyze the state laws, practices, policies, and procedures of DHR relating to the reporting and response to child abuse. The Task Force may hold public hearing and otherwise receive and review written comments from individuals and organizations. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the Task Force shall report to the Governor by January 15, 2016, and shall include in its report recommendations to improve the child protection system including any suggested changes in state laws and practices, policies, and procedures of DHR in the delivery of child protection services. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the Task Force shall meet at the call of the chair and shall adopt rules governing the manner of conducting its business. The Task Force and any committee of the Task Force may meet by teleconference. All Task Force members shall serve without compensation. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that this Executive Order shall become effective immediately upon signing and shall remain in force until such time it is modified or rescinded by the Governor. You can find more information on open board positions on the appointments webpage.
Governor Robert Bentley made appointments to 13 different boards, commissions
Governor Robert Bentley‘s office reports that he did not make appointments during the session. Last weeks appointments list includes 13 boards and commissions with the majority of them going to the relatively new Advisory Board on Broadband. You can find more information on open board positions on the appointments webpage. Etowah County District Attorney Jody Willoughby Mobile County District Judge Jill Phillips Southern Regional Education Board Chuck Smith Drought Assessment Planning Team Matthew Durdin Chris Isaacson Roy McAuley Alabama Commission on Higher Education Randy McKinney Alabama Housing Authority Michael Toles Alabama Medical Licensure Board L. Daniel Morris Prison Reform Task Force Franklin Johnson State Advisory Group for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Baker Allen SEARCH Law Enforcement Commission Daniel Urquhart Board of Registration for Architects Daniel Bennett AWAWG FAP Alexia Borden Allison Jenkins Advisory Board on Broadband Dr. Alec Yasinsac Gary R. Bolton Quincy P. Minor Jason Walker Tim Lewis Ben Venable Lisa Volpe McCabe Richard Wolfe Tami Reist Jimmy R. Copeland Bill Dean Kevin Harris William Stimpson Hanes Tomi J. Selby Will Choat Nancy C. Pack Bill Gillespie Sonny Brasfield John M. Wade John Clyde Riggs Jason Jackson Jeremy L. Arthur George Ford George Stegall David Cole John Schremser C. Wayne Hutchens John C. Nettles Taylor Vice Bill Johnson Betty Willis
Governor Robert Bentley makes appointments to 10 boards, councils and commissions
Governor Robert Bentley made 41 appointments to 10 different boards, councils and commissions last week. The majority went to the Alabama Workforce Council, Erin’s Law Task Force, and the newly created Advisory Board on Broadband Development. You can find more information on open board positions on the appointments webpage. State Board of Education Matthew Brown Alabama Workforce Council Norman A.Crow Jerry T. Mays Dale Greer Cleveland Poole Philip C. “Chap” Jackson III Commissioner Fitzgerald Washington Aerospace Alliance Neal Wade Bob Smith Erin’s Law Task Force Patrick Guyton Eric Graves Elizabeth Huntley Robin D. Mackey Susan Roberts Nathan A. Ryan Deborah Callins Lillie James-Osborne AWAWG FAP William Puckett Walker County Civil Service Rufus Reed Historic Ironworks Commission Johnny Curry Healthcare Improvement Task Force Peggy Benson Holocaust Foundation Alvin Benn Advisory Board on Broadband Colonel Jeff Dunn Fizergald Washington Neal Morrison Brunson White Ron Sparks Tommy Bice Greg Canfield Jim Byard Lee Sentell Spencer Collier Donald Williamson Jim Perdue Stephanie Azar Mark Heinrich Gregory Fitch John Cooper Rod Scott Phil Williams Gerald Dial
Governor Bentley made 19 appointments to 12 boards last week
It has been a busy couple weeks for the Governor’s recently promoted appointments director Will Edwards. Governor Bentley made 19 appointments to 12 different boards last week. You can find more information on open board positions on the appointments webpage. Advisory Board of Conservation and Natural Resources Grady Hartzog Ben Stimpson Acting Secretary of the Office of the Alabama Office for Regulatory Oversight of Boards and Commissions Randy Salle State Reciprocity Committee Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd Jackson County Revenue Commissioner Jeff Arnold Dallas County Board of Registrars Carl Nelson One-Call Commission Jimmy Gray John Kauffman Allen Baker Criminal Justice Oversight and Implementation Council Franklin Johnson (chair) State Child Death Review Team Joseph Godfrey Marian Loftin Jerry Williams Sallye Longshore Chris Newlin Truancy Commission Jared White Department of Youth Services Board William McDowell TVA Regional Energy Council Lance Brown Historic Ironworks Commission Benjamin Littleton
