Application Form

The Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee was established by Public Act No. 366 of 1996,  and is advisory only. The purpose of the Committee is to review and investigate grievances concerning the Friend of the Court pursuant to the Michigan Compiled Law, M.C.L. 552.504a, and M.C.L. 552.526.

The Committee is comprised of 9 members.  They are: the Sheriff or designee, the Prosecuting Attorney or designee, the Director of the Michigan Department of Human Services Agency or designee, a Non-custodial parent, a Custodial parent, a Family Law Practice Attorney,  a mental health professional who provides family counseling, and two members of the general public.

Members serve 3- year terms as outlined in M.C.L. 552.504.  The Committee meets at least 6 times each year.

The Board seeks to fill the following vacancies for 3-year terms which expire June 30, 2011:

• Two (2)  Members of the General Public (unable to serve in any other capacity).

• One (1) Non-Custodial Parent (that is, a parent of a child in the system who does not have custody of the child).

• One (1) Custodial Parent (a parent who does have custody of a child in the system).

To apply for one of the positions listed, click on the application form, fill it out and mail to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners at 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341,

or

Fax it to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Office at 248-858-1572.

For more information, call 248-858-0104.

Applications must be received by  Monday, May 5th, 2008.