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7 . The director of DSS , or designee ; <br /> 8 . The county manager , or designee ; <br /> 9 . The substance abuse professional ; <br /> 10 . A member of faith community ; <br /> 11 . A county commissioner ; <br /> 12 . A person under 18 ; <br /> 13 . A juvenile defense attorney ; <br /> 14 . The Chief District Court Judge or judge designated by the Chief District <br /> Court Judge ; <br /> 15 . A member of the business community ; <br /> 16 . The local health director, or designee ; <br /> 17 . A representative of United Way or other non-profit ; <br /> 18 . A representative of local parks and recreation ; and <br /> 19 . Up to seven members appointed by the board of county commissioners . <br /> Section 2 . Each member should serve a term of two years and may be reappointed . <br /> Section 3 . Membership shall be no more than 25 members . <br /> Section 4 . Any vacancy of office may be filled by nominations from the floor and <br /> election by the Board at any time throughout the year . <br /> Section 5 . Three consecutive unexcused absences shall constitute grounds for <br /> replacement . Members are expected to notify the chairperson in advance <br /> of meeting if unable to attend . <br /> Section 6 . A quorum shall be a simple majority of appointed memberships . <br /> ARTICLE III : OFFICERS <br /> Section 1 . The offices shall consist of a chairperson and vice - chair person . <br /> Section 2 . These officers should be elected on an annual basis and on or before the <br /> first meeting of the fiscal year and may succeed themselves . <br /> Chairperson — The chairperson shall call and preside at meetings of the <br /> JCPC . The Chair and/or Vice - Chair shall appoint all special committees <br /> and designate the persons to serve as committee members unless otherwise <br /> specified by the by- laws . <br /> Vice- Chairperson — The Vice - Chair shall exercise the duties of the <br /> Chairperson in his/her absence and such other duties as the Chairperson <br /> shall assign . <br /> Adopted June 2015 <br />