Section 41-3-1004 - Administration - training - oversight - procedures(1) The office of the court administrator, as provided for in 3-1-701, shall, in accordance with the direction of the supreme court, oversee the program established in this part and shall, at the time prescribed by 5-11-210, prepare a report to the governor, the legislature, and the public regarding: (a) state laws, policies, and practices affecting permanence and appropriate care for children in the custody of the department and other agencies; and(b) the effectiveness of the boards in bringing about permanence and appropriate care for children in the custody of the department and other agencies.(2) The office of the court administrator shall: (a) establish policies and procedures for adoption by the Montana supreme court for the operation of a board, including procedures for removing members;(b) provide training programs for board members consisting of orientation training of at least 16 hours and a minimum of 8 hours of continuing education training annually;(c) provide consultation services on request to a board; and(d) employ staff and provide for support services for boards.En. Sec. 4, Ch. 610, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, Sp. L. November 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 386, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 174, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 570, L. 2001.