Enabling Legislation:
Resolution No. 96-M-07 was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on January 30, 1996. On November 12, 1996, the Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the resolution which increased the number of members from 20 to 30. On December 9, 1997, the Board adopted a resolution increasing the membership to 36.

Membership:
The Citizens' Review Panel for Human Services shall be comprised of thirty-six members, twenty-four of whom shall be appointed by Orange County and twelve of whom shall be appointed by the City of Orlando. Members appointed by Orange County shall, whenever possible, be apportioned as follows: A) Two members from the Florida Department of Children and Families. B) One youth advocate. C) One senior representative. D) One physically challenged representative. E) One representative who is a client spokesperson of the economically distressed. F) One representative who is a spokesperson for minorities and women-owned businesses. G) Thirteen at large representatives. H) Four members shall be defined as "Members in Training" appointed by Orange County.

Member Types:

• 15 At Large Representative
  
• 1 At Large Representative of Elder Interests
  
• 1 Economically Distressed Spokesperson
  
• 4 Member in Training
  
• 1 Physically Challenged Representative
  
• 1 Spokesperson for M/WBE
  
• 1 Youth Advocate