(1) Conduct public hearings to determine the needs and priorities of children ages 0-18 in Snohomish county as related to health, mental health, safety, and social services.

(2) Hold community forums for the surfacing of issues affecting children’s well-being and service delivery needs.

(3) Report within a year and at regular intervals thereafter on the status of children’s service needs and resources in Snohomish county; making its findings a written document on which advice and recommendations for future action and planning shall be based.

(4) Advise county government on matters relating to the priorities, objectives, and tasks to be performed affecting infants, young children and youth.

(5) Act as a resource center providing technical assistance to community based organizations dealing with children’s issues, assist in the development of grants affecting infants, young children, and youth, and provide input to local, state and federal agencies on these issues.

(6) Act in an advocate role to public and private sector for the interest of children of Snohomish county.

(7) Such other duties as may be assigned. (Added by Ord. 85-060 § 1, July 10, 1985).