§ 32.125  CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM.
   (A)   The Child Fatality Review Team is created pursuant to I.C. 12-13-15.  The Team shall consist of the following members:
      (1)   A coroner or deputy coroner from LaPorte County.
      (2)   A representative from:
         (a)   A medical health corporation as defined under I.C. 16-22-8-2; or
         (b)   The county Health Department.
      (3)   A physician residing or practicing within the county.
      (4)   A representative of one of the county's law enforcement agencies, whether county or city.
      (5)   The Director of the Office of Family and Children or the Director's designee.
      (6)   A representative of the County Prosecutor's office.
      (7)   A pathologist with forensic experience who practices in Indiana and who resides or practices within the county.
      (8)   A representative from a fire department or volunteer fire department within the county.
      (9)   A representative of a hospital located within the county.
      (10)   A representative of a mental health provider providing services within the county.
      (11)   A representative of the juvenile/ probate court of the county.
      (12)   Such other representatives as requested and deemed appropriate by the local Child Fatality Review Team.
   (B)   Such appointments shall be made by the Board of Commissioners unless such appointment is made by virtue of the office held by the representative designated herein.  All appointments shall be for a period of one year, with the exception of the initial appointments.
   (C)   The Child Fatality Review Team shall have all the powers as specified in I.C. 12-13-15 et seq.
(Ord. 2003-16, passed 11-3-03)