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(a) There is established a Juvenile Justice Commission (“Commission”).
(b) The Commission shall be empaneled within 30 days of September 24, 2010.
(c)(1) The Commission shall be comprised of 12 members, who shall serve without public compensation and who shall be appointed as follows:
(A) Four members to be appointed by the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, in consultation with the Chairs of the related committees of the Council, one of whom shall be a representative of the public;
(B) Four members to be appointed by the Mayor, one of whom shall be a representative of the public; and
(C) Four members to be appointed by the Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, one of whom shall be a representative of the public.
(2) The Chair of the Commission shall be selected by the members of the Commission.
(d)(1) To be eligible for appointment as a Commissioner, other than as a member of the public, a person shall have individual expertise in a relevant discipline and familiarity with the laws, standards, and services related to youth safety and juvenile justice reform.
(2) To be eligible for appointment as a Commissioner as a representative of the public, a person shall not be required to have special expertise of any kind.
(e) The Office of the City Administrator shall provide administrative and staff support for the Commission and seek private financial support.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 2-1533.01. Establishment of the Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform. - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-2-1533-01/
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