Agenda - 11-01-2016-11-b - Amendment of Membership Roster and Make Appointment(s) to the Orange County Criminal Justice Advisory Council

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4 A Criminal Justice Advisory Council would be an appointed body of elected and senior justice system leaders and stakeholders that convenes on a regular basis to coordinate systematic responses to justice system issues and problems. Membership could include stakeholders from the executive branch of government, the courts, corrections, law enforcement, health and human services agencies, community-based organizations, and the faith and business communities. It is important to create a clear mission statement, a set of goals, a structure of leadership and a method for evaluating the group's effectiveness. It is recommended that a Chair and Vice-Chair be selected from within the Council, that sub-committees have an outlined purpose and that task force or ad hoc groups are carefully considered and limited to a specific task and time-frame. Typical goals for a Council include improving the jurisdiction's justice system through collaborative efforts and research, promoting safety, improving the just and efficient treatment of offenders and reducing incarceration rates, crime rates and recidivism. Attachment 1 outlines a proposed membership structure that reflects input from the JAWG from its March 1, 2016 meeting. Attachment 2 outlines a proposed Charge for the Criminal Justice Advisory Council FINANCIAL IMPACT: There no financial impact associated with the creation of a Criminal Justice Advisory Council. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1) approve the creation of, suggested Charge and Structure of a Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC); 2) appoint two Board members to serve on the Council; and 3) direct the Clerk to the Board to solicit applicants for potential appointment to the other respective Council positions and present the list of applicants for potential appointment at the June 21, 2016 regular Board meeting.