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Home My WebLink About039 16cC 119ke�q q-,-A-K STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF JEFFERSON In the Matter of Jefferson County Sheriff's Citizens Advisory Committee Resolution No. 39-16 THE BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Finds as follows: WHEREAS citizen engagement is widely recognized to be an essential component of high quality law enforcement, crime prevention and community self-care; and WHEREAS the Sheriff of Jefferson County, WA understands and acknowledges the importance of closely connecting law enforcement policies, programs, activities and messages with the citizens who are served by the Sheriff s Office; and WHEREAS the Sheriff desires to maintain a supportive, visible, transparent and respectful relationship with all communities in Jefferson County; and WHEREASthe Sheriff continuously seeks information and advice from Jefferson County citizens who are the recipients of Sheriff s Office services; and WHEREAS the Sheriff believes community leaders can fulfill an important role in helping to promote public awareness ofthe Sheriff s Office services and programs; and WHEREAS the Sheriff encourages citizen participation in the Office's development of policies affecting the citizens, and in review of law enforcement objectives, programs, procedures and activities; and WHEREAS the Sheriff is determined to regularly communicate with Jefferson County citizens both directly and in partnership with community leaders through a citizen advisory group; and WHEREAS the Sheriff observes that Jefferson County communities differ in geography, demographics, culture and leadership and wishes to take full advantage of that diversity; and WHEREAS the Sheriff aspires to fully understand the needs, wants and cultures of the various communities of unincorporated of Jefferson County; and WHEREAS the Sheriff knows that broad representation of the diverse Jefferson County communities will best serve the Sheriff s Office in policy -setting and review of the Office's direction and operations through a citizen advisory group; and WHEREAS the Sheriff has determined that the Sheriffs Office is best served by a broad- based citizen advisory group to maintain a close relationship between the Office and the residents and businesses within the Sheriffs jurisdiction. WHEREAS, the Sheriff has asked the Board of County Commissioners to authorize the creation of a committee to advise the Sheriff s Office on issues of concern to the Sheriff, staff, deputies, and the community, and to provide an open link of communication between the Sheriff s Office and the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners hereby declare that authorizing such a Committee would be of benefit to the citizens of Jefferson County as well as the Sheriff s Office. 1. The Sheriffs Citizen Advisory Committee is hereby authorized under the authority of this resolution to be composed of up to 15 positions appointed by the Sheriff. The Sheriff may appoint members to the Sheriff s Citizen Advisory Committee. Such appointments, if made, shall include no more than one member representing each of the following areas or interests: • Brinnon • Marrowstone/Indian Island • Port Hadlock/Irondale • Port Ludlow • Port Townsend • Quilcene • Chimacum • Hoh Tribe • Dabob/Coyle/Toandos • Kala Point • Discovery Bay/Gardiner • Cape George At Large At Large At Large - Student 2. To the greatest extent possible, the Sheriff is encouraged to appoint members who are involved in their respective communities to enable them to bring to the Sheriff s Citizen Advisory Committee a broad perspective from their areas. Members to be selected pursuant to Section 1 who are also in business, education, leadership, and other vocations or activities that would help the Committee member to understand a broad spectrum of issues of concern to law enforcement are encouraged. 3. The Committee will have a Chair and Vice Chair selected from its members. Their terms as officers shall be a maximum of two years. The Sheriff shall initially appoint its Chair and Vice Chair; and the Committee shall elect its Chair and Vice Chair thereafter. Administrative support (including recording of minutes) will be provided by the Sheriff s Office; and the Sheriff or designee shall serve as an advisor. 4. Eligibility to serve on the Committee shall not extend to defendants in any pending criminal matter before the courts, to individuals convicted of a crime who are serving a sentence or are on probation or parole, or to those individuals under active supervision by the Department of Corrections. 5. To create staggered terms when initially creating the Sheriff s Citizen Advisory Committee, the Jefferson County Sheriff shall make initial appointments for the following terms: • Up to five members for one-year terms • Up to five members for two-year terms • Up to five members for three-year terms. Terms after the initial terms shall all be for three years on a continuing rotating basis. 6. After the Sheriffs initial appointments to create the Committee, subsequent appointments shall be upon nomination by majority vote of the Committee for appointment by the Sheriff. If a vacancy occurs before the end of a regular term, the new appointee will serve the remainder of the unexpired term, and may be reappointed thereafter for a full three-year term. 7. Committee members may be removed for cause by a majority vote of all Committee members or by the Sheriff. 8. The duties of the Committee are advisory only and shall include: • Advising and making recommendations to the Sheriff on community concerns, priorities, and delivery of public safety services by the Sheriff s Office. • Enhancing public safety by making recommendations concerning Sheriff s Office policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with the Washington Association of Police Chiefs and Sheriffs (WASPQ standards for accreditation. • Promoting public awareness of the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office police services and programs. • Holding public meetings to solicit public input regarding the Sheriffs Office's services and programs. • Serving as a liaison between the Sheriffs Office and the public. • Recommending individuals or businesses of the community who have made significant contributions to public safety for recognition and/or awards. • Reviewing and making recommendations concerning legislative changes affecting law enforcement in Jefferson County. • Other duties or activities as the Sheriff may request. 9. The Committee shall have no power or authority to investigate, review, or otherwise participate in matters involving specific Sheriffs departmental personnel or specific law enforcement related incidents. 10. Meetings will be held as scheduled, unless canceled or rescheduled by the Sheriff or by majority vote. The Committee shall normally meet at locations approved by the Sheriff. Meetings shall be open to the public and conducted consistent with Washington's Open Public Meetings Act. A majority of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and recommendations may only be made upon a majority vote of a quorum. 11. The Committee shall establish and may periodically amend by-laws consistent with this resolution. ADOPTED this , 2& L" day of / &—, 20A,, ATTEST: Carolyn A ery, Deput Jerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS cko"In_" Kathleen Kree?. Chair _ Member Regular Agenda Commissioners Office JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: David Stanko, Sheriff of Jefferson County, Anna Phillips, Chair DATE: September 26, 2016 SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution Establishing Jefferson County Sheriffs Citizens Advisory Committee STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Proposed Resolution Establishing Jefferson County Sheriffs Citizens Advisory Committee ANALYSIS: Briefing and possible action on committee formed of County residents to assist Sheriff RECOMMENDATION: Review and approve resolution establishing Jefferson County Sheriffs Citizens Advisory Committee REVIEWED BY: -," _ (� Parr `p Morl unty rator �t�4- Date