Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

STAFF CONTACT:

Madeline McGallion, Public Safety Program Manager

PURPOSE:

Advise the Houston-Galveston Area Council Board on law enforcement and criminal justice issues, recommending funding priorities for criminal justice grants and other regional criminal justice issues.

NOMINATIONS
ACCEPTED FROM:

H-GAC Board and H-GAC staff

MEMBERSHIP
REQUIREMENTS:

Up to 31 primary members, appointed by the H-GAC Board of Directors. Each member should have a designated alternate which is also appointed the H-GAC Board of Directors. Alternate members should represent the same interest group as his/her primary counterpart. The term of alternates shall be concurrent with the term of his/her counterpart. Member composition must include representatives from law enforcement, prosecution, courts, corrections, juvenile justice, victim services, drug abuse prevention, mental health and education. This committee must maintain a good mix of representation from all disciplines. No discipline or interest group can have the majority of member representation.

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION:

MEETS:

At least four times per year

TERMS:

Two-year commitment