42 USC 12311 – Establishment of Administration on Children, Youth, and Families
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(a) In general
There is established within the Department of Health and Human Services an Administration on Children, Youth, and Families.
(b) Commissioner
(1) Establishment
(A) In general
The Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, as established under subsection (a), shall be headed by a Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families.
(B) Omitted
(2) Appointment
The President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint the Commissioner.
Terms Used In 42 USC 12311
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, as established under section 12311 of this title. See 42 USC 12302