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SUBJECT: Resolution Establishing an Enhanced "atcom County
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EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE County Executive
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Bellingham, WA 98225 -4082 3rP `~<
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of Whatcom County Council
FROM: Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator /ygtsa
RE: Proposed Resolution Establishing Enhanced Law & Justice Council
DATE: June 19, 2000
Whatcom County Law and Justice Steering Committee has recommended
that the County Council revitalize and reappoint its Law and Justice Council.
This new Law and Justice Council is a key recommendation in your Law and
Justice Plan being considered today.
The members of the Steering Committee have seen the value of working
together to improve our system of justice and reduce duplication of services. The
Steering Committee is also enthused about the opportunity to create real change
based on the recommendations contained in the Law and Justice Plan. County
Executive Pete Kremen has also recommended your adoption of this resolution
and would like to urge its implementation.
Following your positive action on this matter, the appointment process will
begin immediately. The Administration will provide the County Council with
regular reports on the progress and activities of your Law and Justice Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move adoption of Resolution Establishing an
Enhanced Whatcom County Law & Justice Council.
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PROPOSED BY: County Executive
INTRODUCTION DATE: 6/27/00
RESOLUTION NO 7000 -034
ESTABLISHING AN ENHANCED WHATCOM COUNTY LAW AND JUSTICE COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council established the Whatcom County Law
and Justice Council pursuant to RCW 72.09.300 by Resolution Number 93 -015, which
was adopted on March 23, 1993; and
WHEREAS, an enhanced Law and Justice Council has been recommended; and
WHEREAS, adding mayors, citizen members, representatives of the treatment
community and representatives of the tribal communities is desirable in order to
enhance planning and coordination among the justice agencies in the county by
maximizing resources, reducing duplication of services and sharing resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that it
hereby establishes an enhanced Whatcom County Law and Justice Council as follows:
1. The Whatcom County Law and Justice Council is created pursuant to RCW
72.09.300. For purposes of this Council, the appointment process and term limitation as
set forth in Section 3.23 of the Whatcom County Charter shall not apply.
2. The purpose of the Law and Justice Council is to provide a permanent ongoing
forum and structure to coordinate and enhance criminal and juvenile justice agencies,
programs and services in Whatcom County.
3. The Law and Justice Council shall include the following designated officials:
A. Whatcom County Sheriff
B. Police Chief of the City of Bellingham
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C. Representative of the Municipal Police Chiefs within the County
D. Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney
E. Whatcom County Public Defender Director
F. Representative of Municipal Prosecutors within the County as selected by the
Cities
G. Representative of the Municipal Legislative Authorities within the County as
selected by the Cities
H. Whatcom County Superior Court Administrator /Clerk
I. Whatcom County District Court Administrator
J. Representative of the Municipal Courts within the County as selected by the
Cities
K. Whatcom County Jail Administrator
L. Whatcom County Juvenile Court Administrator
M. Whatcom County District Court Probation Director
N. Secretary of the Washington State Department of Corrections or Designee
O. Presiding Superior and District Court Judge
P. Whatcom County Medical Examiner
Q. Whatcom County Director of Administrative Services
4. In addition to the officials designated above, the Law and Justice Council shall
include the following:
A. The Whatcom County Executive
B. The mayors of the cities in the County
C. Three citizen representatives appointed by the Whatcom County Executive
D. Three citizen representatives appointed by the Mayor of the City of Bellingham
E. One citizen representative appointed by the Whatcom County Council
F. One citizen representative appointed by each of the legislative councils of the
cities of Bellingham, Femdale, Lynden, Blaine, Sumas, Everson, and Nooksack;
the Lummi Nation; and the Nooksack Indian Tribe
G. Five representatives of local providers of social services treatment, appointed by
the Whatcom County Executive
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H. A representative of the Lummi Indian Tribe, appointed by the Chairman of the
Lummi Indian Business Council
I. A representative of the Nooksack Indian Tribe, appointed by the Nooksack Tribal
Chairman
In selecting members for the Council, the County Executive shall attempt to
reflect the racial, ethnic, economic and geographic diversity of the county community.
5. Notwithstanding other provisions of County Code, terms of citizen
representatives, social service treatment providers, tribal representatives and other
officials shall be four years; provided that the terms of those first appointed shall be
staggered so that five will be appointed for one year, five will be appointed for two
years, five will be appointed for three years, and five will be appointed for four years.
Members may be reappointed. Members may be removed by the appointing authority.
Each member shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed.
6. Meetings of the Law and Justice Council shall be open and accessible to the
public, as provided by law. The Council shall determine its own meeting schedule, but
shall meet at least once each quarter. Written records shall be kept of meetings,
resolutions, findings and recommendations, and such records shall be public. The
Council shall establish policies and procedures and develop and adopt by -laws for
operation. The Council shall establish permanent standing subcommittees including an
Executive Committee, and ad hoc task forces as necessary. The Council shall elect a
chairperson from among its members who shall preside at meetings.
The County and the cities therein may provide such staff and funding for the
Council as is necessary for the Council to perform its duties.
6. The Law and Justice Council shall develop a Law and Justice Plan for Whatcom
County. The plan shall include performance objectives and priorities, estimated costs,
and schedules for completion of activities. Upon completion of the plan, the Law and
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Justice Council shall transmit it to the County Executive, the County Council, and the
municipal authorities of all the cities in the county. Upon approval by the County
Council and the municipal authorities of all the cities in the county, the plan shall be the
Law and Justice Plan for Whatcom County. The Law and Justice Council shall regularly
review and adjust the plan as changing circumstance require, and shall recommend
such changes as it finds appropriate to the County Executive, County Council, and the
municipal authorities of all the cities in the county for approval.
9. The Law and Justice Council shall deliver a formal report of progress toward
attainment of performance objectives and completion of planned activities at least
annually to the Whatcom County Council and to the county community at large.
10. The Law and Justice Council may also advise the County Council and County
Executive and make such recommendations as it deems appropriate on matters
relating to law and justice in Whatcom County.
APPROVED this Z? day of June , 2000.
ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dana Brown -Davis Marlene Dawson
Clerk of the Council Council Chair
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