For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "Criminal Justice Coordinating Council" or "CJCC" means the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia that was established by and has been operating pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement dated May 28, 1998.
(2) "Independent agency" shall have the meaning provided that term in § 1- 603.01(13).
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 1502, 48 DCR 6981.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see §§ 22, 23 of Technical Amendments Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-108, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7622).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 1402 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
Legislative History of Laws
Law 14-28, the "Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Act of 2001", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 14-144, which was referred to the Committee Of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 1, 2001, and June 5, 2001, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 29, 2001, it was assigned Act No. 14-85 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 14-28 became effective on October 3, 2001.
There is established as an independent agency within the District of Columbia government the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 1503, 48 DCR 6981.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 1403 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 14-28, see notes following § 22-4231.
(a) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall include the following members:
(1) Mayor, District of Columbia (Chair);
(2) Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia;
(3) Chairperson, Judiciary Committee, Council of the District of Columbia;
(4) Chief Judge, Superior Court of the District of Columbia;
(5) Chief, Metropolitan Police Department;
(6) Director, District of Columbia Department of Corrections;
(7) Corporation Counsel for the District of Columbia;
(8) Director, Department of Human Services' Youth Services Administration;
(9) Director, Public Defender Service;
(10) Director, Pretrial Services Agency;
(11) Director, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency;
(12) United States Attorney for the District of Columbia;
(13) District of Columbia Corrections Trustee;
(14) Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons;
(15) Chair, United States Parole Commission;
(16) Chair, District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority ("Authority"); and
(17) Board Member for Public Safety, Authority.
(b) Membership of the Authority members shall expire upon the dissolution of the Authority.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 1504, 48 DCR 6981.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 1404 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 14-28, see notes following § 22-4231.
(a) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall:
(1) Make recommendations concerning the coordination of the activities and the mobilization of the resources of the member agencies in improving public safety in, and the criminal justice system of, the District of Columbia;
(2) Cooperate with and support the member agencies in carrying out the purposes of the CJCC;
(3) Define and analyze issues and procedures in the criminal justice system, identify alternative solutions, and make recommendations for improvements and changes in the programs of the criminal justice system;
(4) Receive information from, and give assistance to, other District of Columbia agencies concerned with, or affected by, issues of public safety and the criminal justice system;
(5) Make recommendations regarding systematic operational and infrastructural matters as are believed necessary to improve public safety in District of Columbia and federal criminal justice agencies;
(6) Advise and work collaboratively with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, Justice Grants Administration in developing justice planning documents and allocating grant funds;
(7) Select ex-officio members to participate in Criminal Justice Coordinating Council planning sessions and subcommittees as necessary to meet the organization's goals;
(8) Establish measurable goals and objectives for reform initiatives; and
(b) The CJCC shall also report, on an annual basis, on the status and progress of the goals and objectives referenced in subsection (a)(8) of this section, including any recommendations made by the CJCC and its subcommittees to the membership of the CJCC, the public, the Mayor, and the Council. The report shall be submitted to the Mayor and the Council within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year and shall be the subject of a public hearing before the Council during the annual budget process. The CJCC's budget and future funding requests shall also be the subject of a hearing before the Council during the annual budget process.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 1505, 48 DCR 6981.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 1405 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 14-28, see notes following § 22-4231.
(a) There are authorized such funds as may be necessary to support the CJCC.
(b) The CJCC is authorized to hire staff and to obtain appropriate office space, equipment, materials, and services necessary to carry out its responsibilities.
(b-1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Unit A of Chapter 14 of Title 2, each qualified District resident applicant shall receive an additional 10-point preference over a qualified non-District resident applicant for all positions within the CJCC unless the applicant declines the preference. This 10-point preference shall be in addition to, and not instead of, qualifications established for the position. All persons hired after February 6, 2008, shall submit proof of residency upon employment in a manner determined by the CJCC An applicant claiming the hiring preference under this section shall agree in writing to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of 7 consecutive years from the effective date of hire and shall provide proof of such residency annually to the director of personnel for the CJCC for the first 7 years of employment. Failure to maintain District residency for the consecutive 7-year period shall result in forfeiture of employment. The CJCC shall submit to the Mayor and Council annual reports detailing the names of all new employees and their pay schedules, titles, and place of residence.
(c) The CJCC shall serve as the personnel authority for all employees of the CJCC. The CJCC shall exercise this authority consistent with Chapter 6 of Title 1.
(d) The CJCC may exercise procurement authority to carry out the responsibilities of the CJCC, including contracting and contract oversight. The CJCC shall exercise this authority consistent with Chapter 3A of Title 2; except, that § 2-352.01(a) shall not apply.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 1506, 48 DCR 6981; Feb. 6, 2008, D.C. Law 17-108, § 211, 54 DCR 10993; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 214, 59 DCR 6190.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-108 added subsec. (b-1).
D.C. Law 19-171, in subsec. (d), substituted "consistent with Chapter 3A of Title 2; except, that § 2-352.01(a) shall not apply" for "consistent with unit A of Chapter 3 of Title 2; except with regard to the powers and duties set forth in § 2-301.05(a), (b), (c), and (e)".
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 1406 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 14-28, see notes following § 22-4231.
Law 17-108, the "Jobs for D.C. Residents Amendment Act of 2007", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 17-185 which was referred to the Committee on Workforce Development and Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on July 10, 2007, and October 2, 2007, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on October 26, 2007, it was assigned Act No. 17-172 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-108 became effective on February 6, 2008.
For history of Law 19-171, see notes under § 22-1312.
