Article 14. Youth Services Bureau

Sec. 2-5.1401. Created.

   Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 535 and 535.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code of the State, there is hereby created in the County a Youth Services Bureau. (§ 3, Ord. 723, eff. July 1, 1975)

Sec. 2-5.1402. Duties.

   The duties and responsibilities of the Youth Services Bureau shall be as follows:

   (a)   To cooperate with and assist in coordinating on a County-wide basis the work of those community agencies engaged in activities designed to prevent juvenile delinquency;

   (b)   To cooperate with any such public or community committees, agencies, or councils at their invitation; and

   (c)   To engage in activities designed to prevent juvenile delinquency, including rendering direct and indirect services to persons in the community. (§ 3, Ord. 723, eff. July 1, 1975)

Sec. 2-5.1403. Appointments.

   The staff of the Youth Services Bureau, including the Director, supervisory employees, and non-supervisory employees, shall be appointed by the Board, County Administrative Officer and department head, respectively, in accordance with the provisions of the Personnel Regulations of the County. (§ 3, Ord. 723, eff. July 1, 1975)

Article 15. Local Corrections and Probation Officers*

*   The title of Article 15, formerly entitled “Probation Department,” amended by Section 1, Ordinance No. 902, effective January 29, 1981.

Sec. 2-5.1501. Declaration.

   The County hereby declares that it desires to qualify to receive aid from the State pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 7 of Part 3 of the Penal Code of the State. (§ 2, Ord. 896, eff. November 13, 1980)

Sec. 2-5.1502. Adherence.

   Pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of Section 6035 of Article 2 of said Chapter 5 of said Penal Code, while receiving any State aid pursuant to said Article 3, commencing with Section 6040 of the Penal Code of the State, the County will adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the Board of Corrections. (§ 3, Ord. 896, eff. November 13, 1980)