48.99(7)(c)1. 1. Legally responsible for the child during the period of placement as provided for in the law of the sending state until the finalization of the adoption.

48.99(7)(c)2. 2. Financially responsible for the child absent a contractual agreement to the contrary.

48.99(7)(d) (d) The public child placing agency in the receiving state shall provide timely assessments, as provided for in the rules of the interstate commission.

48.99(7)(e) (e) The public child placing agency in the receiving state shall provide, or arrange for the provision of, supervision and services for the child, including timely reports, during the period of the placement.

48.99(7)(f) (f) Nothing in this compact shall be construed so as to limit the authority of the public child placing agency in the receiving state from contracting with a licensed agency or person in the receiving state for an assessment or for the provision of supervision or services for the child or from otherwise authorizing the provision of supervision or services by a licensed agency or person during the period of placement.

48.99(7)(g) (g) Each member state shall provide for coordination among its branches of government concerning the state’s participation in, and compliance with, the compact and interstate commission activities, through the creation of an advisory council or the use of an existing body or board.

48.99(7)(h) (h) Each member state shall establish a central state compact office, which shall be responsible for state compliance with the compact and the rules of the interstate commission.

48.99(7)(i) (i) The public child placing agency in the sending state shall oversee compliance with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC 1901 to 1963, prior to a placement under this compact of an Indian child.

48.99(7)(j) (j) With the consent of the interstate commission, states may enter into limited agreements that facilitate the timely assessment and provision of services and supervision of placements under this compact.

48.99(8) (8) Article VIII — Interstate Commission for the Placement of Children.

48.99(8)(a) (a) There is created the interstate commission for the placement of children. The activities of the interstate commission are the formation of public policy and are a discretionary state function. The interstate commission shall be a joint commission of the member states and shall have all of the responsibilities, powers, and duties set forth in this section and such additional powers as may be conferred upon the interstate commission by subsequent concurrent action of the respective legislatures of the member states.

48.99(8)(b) (b)

48.99(8)(b)1. 1. The interstate commission shall consist of one commissioner from each member state who shall be appointed by the executive head of the state human services administration with ultimate responsibility for the state’s child welfare program. The appointed commissioner may vote on policy-related matters governed by this compact binding the state.

48.99(8)(b)2. 2. Each member state represented at a meeting of the interstate commission is entitled to one vote.

48.99(8)(b)3. 3. A majority of the member states shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless a larger quorum is required by the bylaws of the interstate commission.

48.99(8)(b)4. 4. A commissioner may not delegate a vote to another member state.

48.99(8)(b)5. 5. A commissioner may delegate voting authority to another person from the commissioner’s state for a specified meeting.

48.99(8)(c) (c) In addition to the commissioners of each member state, the interstate commission shall include persons who are members of interested organizations, as defined in the bylaws or rules of the interstate commission. Those members shall not be entitled to vote on any matter before the interstate commission.

48.99(8)(d) (d) The interstate commission shall establish an executive committee that shall have the authority to administer the day-to-day operations and administration of the interstate commission. The executive committee may not engage in rule making.

48.99(9) (9) Article IX — Powers of the Interstate Commission. The interstate commission shall have the power to do all of the following:

48.99(9)(a) (a) Promulgate rules and take all necessary actions to effect the goals, purposes, and obligations enumerated in this compact.

48.99(9)(b) (b) Provide for dispute resolution among member states.

48.99(9)(c) (c) Issue, upon request of a member state, advisory opinions concerning the meaning or interpretation of this compact or the bylaws, rules, or actions of the interstate commission.

48.99(9)(d) (d) Enforce compliance with this compact or the bylaws or rules of the interstate commission under sub. (12).

48.99(9)(e) (e) Collect standardized data concerning the interstate placement of children who are subject to this compact as directed by its rules, which rules shall specify the data to be collected, the means of collection, and data exchange and reporting requirements.

48.99(9)(f) (f) Establish and maintain offices as may be necessary for transacting the business of the interstate commission.

48.99(9)(g) (g) Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds.

48.99(9)(h) (h) Hire or contract for the services of personnel or consultants as may be necessary to carry out its functions under the compact and establish personnel qualification policies and rates of compensation.

48.99(9)(i) (i) Establish and appoint committees and officers including an executive committee as required by sub. (10).