The child fatality review panel is a multidisciplinary panel and incorporates representatives of agencies that are directly or indirectly involved in responding to the death of a child. The department may designate any other person as appropriate to assist the panel in the performance of the panel's duties. The department shall adopt rules for the operation of the panel. Panel members are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement of expenses for service on the panel. The representative of the department shall serve as presiding officer and is responsible for gathering records and preparing reports to review. The presiding officer shall set meetings for the purpose of fulfilling the duties set forth in sections 50-25.1-04.3 and 50-25.1-04.5.
N.D.C.C. § 50-25.1-04.2