Agenda - 12-05-2022; 8-j - Appointments to the Orange County Justice Advisory Council

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: December 5, 2022 Action Agenda Item No. 8-j SUBJECT: Appointments to the Orange County Justice Advisory Council DEPARTMENT: Criminal Justice Resource ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Attachment 1 — Orange County Justice Caitlin Fenhagen, (919) 245-2303 Advisory Council — Travis Myren, (919) 245-2308 Updated Structure and New Appointees PURPOSE: To consider confirming a new position and making appointments to the Orange County Justice Advisory Council. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Board of Commissioners created the Justice Advisory Council (JAC) at its May 17, 2016 Business meeting. The Council coordinates, informs and enhances work in the criminal justice system and in the Orange County Criminal Justice Resource Department. Its formation is aligned with the best practices for the administration of an effective, innovative and equitable criminal justice system. The JAC staff is recommending the following position change and appointment: • Add a new Position 32 for Judicial District Bar Representative. Kellie Mannette, an experienced defense attorney and member of the Bar is willing to serve in this role, which is critical to ensuring that information discussed at JAC meetings is shared with the District Bar. The JAC staff is also recommending the following changes of personnel in existing positions: • Position 18: Reentry Advocate Representative — Ben Gear, Local Reentry Council Coordinator • Position 20: Orange County Schools (OCS) Representative — Dr. Jessica Dreher, OCS Director of Student Engagement and Support Services • Position 28: Town and Campus Partnership Representative — Samantha Luu, Director of the Campus and Community Coalition • Position 30: Orange County Office of Equity and Inclusion Director Dr. Shameka Fairbanks FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.