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(a) Ad Hoc Committees. The Commission may appoint committees for the purpose of carrying out the functions and duties of the Commission. Any committee appointed shall consist of not fewer than three individuals, including at least one Commissioner. The actions and recommendations of the committees shall not be deemed the action of the Commission and shall in no way bind the Commission or its members. The committee shall cease to exist on completion of its assignment.
(b) Volunteer and Consultant Services. The Commission may engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without salary as it may find necessary from time to time. Service of an individual as a volunteer worker or as a consultant shall not be considered as service for or employment by the County.
(Added by Ord. No. 9918 (N.S.), effective 3-27-08)
Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation and shall not be reimbursed for expenses other than mileage. Members of the Commission are hereby designated as eligible to receive mileage reimbursement for travel incurred in performing the duties assigned to them under this Code.
(Added by Ord. No. 9918 (N.S.), effective 3-27-08)
The Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) To serve as a resource to the Board of Supervisors on gang issues in the region.
(b) To coordinate efforts and hear presentations from community partners and stakeholders regarding programs aimed at ending gang violence.
(c) To establish and adopt a regional plan, for approval by the Board of Supervisors, that incorporates current and proposed programs, in coordination with local law enforcement efforts and targets prevention, intervention and suppression of gang violence in the region.
(d) To identify and research grants from all levels of government and private sources for carrying out the functions of the Commission.
(e) To form subcommittees to analyze issues of gang involvement, including, but not limited to the categories outlined in section 84.401(a).
(f) To network with other jurisdictions on gang related issues.
(g) To hold a minimum of four meetings per year in either District Three or District Five.
(h) To conduct other duties and functions as assigned by the Board of Supervisors.
(Added by Ord. No. 9918 (N.S.), effective 3-27-08)
The Commission shall make available to the Board of Supervisors its findings and recommendations and submit an annual report of its activities to the Board of Supervisors prior to the end of each fiscal year. The first annual report shall be available on or before June 30, 2009.
(Added by Ord. No. 9918 (N.S.), effective 3-27-08)