Executive Order RP9 - November 30, 2001

by the
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
Executive Department
Austin, Texas
November 30, 2001

WHEREAS, the State of Texas recognizes the responsibility of the State and its political subdivisions in the field of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention; and

WHEREAS, there is a need for effective statewide planning and coordination of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention activities and for implementation of the provisions of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act of 1974, as amended, in the State of Texas.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Perry, Governor of the State of Texas, by virtue of the power vested in me, do hereby designate the Governor's Criminal Justice Division as the sole agency for supervising the preparation, administration, and implementation of the state plan on the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act in Texas, and hereby continue the existence of the Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (hereafter the "Board").

The Governor shall appoint the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board.

The Board shall consist of not fewer than 15 or not more than 33 members. These members shall possess training, experience, or special knowledge in the prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency or the administration of juvenile justice.

Membership on the Board shall include:

a. at least one locally elected official representing general purpose local government;
b. representatives of law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, including juvenile or family court judges, prosecutors, counsel for children and youth, and probation workers;
c. representatives of public agencies concerned with delinquency prevention or treatment, such as welfare, social services, mental health, education, special education, recreation, and youth services;
d. representatives of private nonprofit organizations, including persons with a special focus on preserving and strengthening families, parent groups and parent self-help groups, youth development, delinquency prevention and treatment, neglected or dependent children, and those concerned with the quality of juvenile justice, education. or social services for children;
e. volunteers who work with delinquents or potential delinquents;
f. youth workers involved with programs that are alternatives to incarceration, including programs providing organized recreation activities;
g. persons with special experience and competence in addressing problems related to school violence and vandalism, and alternatives to suspension and expulsion; and
h. persons with special experience and competence in addressing problems related to learning disabilities, emotional difficulties, child abuse and neglect, and youth violence

A majority of the Board's membership, including the chairperson, shall not be full-time employees of the federal, state, or local government.
At least one-fifth of the Board's membership shall be under the age of 24 at the time of appointment.

At least three members of the Board shall have been, or currently be, under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.

The Governor shall designate a chairman.

Pursuant to federal regulations governing implementation of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, the Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Board is designated as the Supervisory Board. Duties of the Supervisory Board shall be as follows:

Advise the Governor's Criminal Justice Division, Justice Programs, Juvenile Unit on matters pertaining to juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, including Title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act;
Participate in the development and review of the State's Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Three-Year Plan, which may be updated annually as needed;
Submit to the Governor and the Legislature recommendations regarding state compliance with the requirements of Subchapter II, Part B, Sections 223(A)(12), (13), and (14) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act and all fund sources provided to the Governor's Criminal Justice Division from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention under the JJDP Act and the federally appropriated Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG); and
Consult and seek regular input and suggestions frequently from juveniles currently under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.
The Juvenile Unit of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division shall afford the Board the opportunity to set priorities in the area of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention. The Board shall assist local communities through the Regional Councils of Governments to review, comment, and prioritize grant applications submitted for funding from the Governor's Criminal Justice Division.

The Board shall meet at least annually and at such other times as may be necessary and appropriate.

All state officials and employees shall serve in addition to the duties of their respective offices or employment.

All members of the Board shall serve without compensation. Necessary travel and per diem expenses may be reimbursed when such expenses are incurred in direct performance of official duties of the Board.

The Executive Director of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board.

The Governor shall fill any vacancy on the Board caused by death, resignation, or inability to serve. Inability to serve may include failure to attend three consecutive meetings, either in person or by designee.

All members of the Board shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

The chairman or the executive director of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division may appoint qualified persons to advise the Board concerning specific juvenile justice matters. Such persons shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses upon approval of the executive director of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division.

This executive order supersedes all previous orders and shall remain in effect and in full force until modified, amended, rescinded, or superseded by me or by a succeeding Governor.

Given under my hand this the 30th day of November, 2001.

Rick Perry (signature)
Governor

GEOFFREY S. CONNOR (signature)
Assistant Secretary of State

Filed in the office of the Secretary of State