§ 2-958. Created; composition; terms; removal; bylaws.

(a)

Created. There is hereby established a Community Criminal Justice Board pursuant to the Comprehensive Community Corrections Act, Code of Virginia, § 9.1-173 et seq.

(b)

Composition. The Board shall consist of 15 members appointed by the City Council. The Board membership shall include the following members:

(1)

A judge of the Circuit Court;

(2)

A judge of the General District Court;

(3)

A judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court;

(4)

The Chief Magistrate;

(5)

The Chief of Police;

(6)

An attorney for the Commonwealth;

(7)

The Public Defender or an attorney who is experienced in the defense of criminal matters;

(8)

The Sheriff;

(9)

A local educator;

(10)

The administrator of the Community Services Board; and

(11)

A City Council member.

The remaining members shall be at-large members and may be selected from nominees presented to the City Council by the Board. Any officer of the court appointed to the Board may designate a member of his staff approved by resolution of the City Council to represent him at meetings of the Board.

(c)

Terms. The Chief Magistrate, the Chief of Police and the Sheriff shall serve as ex officio members of the Board. All other members shall serve for a term of two years from the date of appointment, except that the City Council member shall serve for a term concurrent with that member's term on the Council.

(d)

Removal. Any member of the Board may be removed in accordance with Section 4.15(A) of the Charter.

(e)

Bylaws. The Board may adopt such bylaws or rules of procedure not in conflict with the provisions of this section or other applicable law as the Board may deem appropriate for the election of its officers and the conduct of its affairs.

(Code 1993, § 2-251; Code 2004, § 2-966; Ord. No. 2004-360-330, § 1, 12-13-2004; Ord. No. 2007-12-34, § 1, 2-26-2007)

(Code 1993, § 2-251; Code 2004, § 2-966; Ord. No. 2004-360-330, § 1, 12-13-2004; Ord. No. 2007-12-34, § 1, 2-26-2007)