The Dakota Central Human Service Zone Board consists of eleven members, serving three-year terms and must be elected officials, member(s) of the ND Legislation, and other key community partners. The Human Service Zone Director shall serve as presiding officer of the Zone Board as a non-appointed member. 

The Human Service Zone Board shall provide information to the ND Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) relative to community and resident needs and advocate to meet those needs. The Board shall review services and programs provided by the Human Service Zone and make recommendations for improvement in services, programs or facilities. The Board shall assist in efficiently coordinating and conducting human service activities within the Zone.

The Human Service Zone shall, under the direction and supervision of the ND Department of Health and Human Services, supervise and direct all human services activities conducted by the zone which are financed wholly or in part with funds allocated or distributed by the NDDHHS. Programs and services administered include general assistance or other public assistance, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, home energy assistance, child welfare services, and other human services programs. 

Additional information regarding Human Service Zone Boards can be found through the North Dakota Century Code Title 50: https://ndlegis.gov/general-information/north-dakota-century-code/index.html.

Additional information regard Human Service Zones can be found through the Health and Human Services website: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/human-service/zones.