MS HB67

Creates a 10-member Mississippi Board of Human Services with appointments divided among the Governor (4 members), Lieutenant Governor (3 members), and Speaker of the House (3 members), all requiring Senate confirmation

Requires specific expertise for board members including experience with DHS services, federal/state funding, CCDF program, TANF/SNAP programs, and master's level social work licensure

Establishes term limits of no more than two consecutive terms for board members, with six members constituting a quorum and mandatory monthly meetings

Adds qualifications for the Executive Director of Human Services including strong administrative ability, knowledge of department services, understanding of the legislative process, and knowledge of funding streams, to be certified by the State Personnel Board

Designates the Executive Director as secretary and executive officer of the board, responsible for administering department programs in accordance with board rules and regulations, with salary set by the board subject to State Personnel Board approval