PART III. OFFICE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION

§2169. Office of human trafficking prevention

            A. The office of human trafficking prevention is hereby created within the office of the governor for the purpose of coordinating resources of public and private entities that develop, manage, operate, and support services and programs for human trafficking victims. The office shall exercise the powers and duties provided in this Part or otherwise provided by law.

            B. The office shall be administered by an executive director who shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, to serve at his pleasure.

            C. The executive director shall employ necessary staff to carry out the duties and functions of the office as provided in this Part or as otherwise provided by law.

            Acts 2021, No. 352, §2, eff. June 17, 2021.