HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE DULY CHOSEN; however,
the Governor may remove such a member for any
cause adversely affecting the member's ability or
willingness to perform his duties.

(d)   The Chief Judge of the Court of
Appeals and the Attorney General may, in writing,
designate an alternate to represent them on the
Commission and exercise their power to vote.

(e)   The Governor shall select the
Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Commission.

(f)   A majority of the Commission shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of any
business.

(g)   (1) The Commission may employ the
staff provided for in the State budget, and
prescribe their duties.

(2) The staff shall be headed by an
Executive Director appointed by the Governor, TO
SERVE AT HIS PLEASURE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS
RESPONSIBLE DIRECTLY TO THE GOVERNOR AND SHALL
RECEIVE THE SALARY PROVIDED FOR IN THE STATE
BUDGET. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE DAILY OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE
OFFICE AND STAFF OF THE COMMISSION.

[3.] 2. Duties and Powers of the Commission

The Commission has the following powers, duties,
and responsibilities:

(a)   It is designated and shall act as the
single State agency to accept, receive, and
provide for the expenditure of funds, grants, and
services under the Federal Crime Control Act of
1973 and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act of 1974. It shall review and act
upon all requests for funds, grants, and
services, under these Acts and shall monitor and
audit the programs undertaken pursuant to these
Acts in accordance with Federal and State law.

(b)   It is designated and shall act as the
coordinating body for State planning in the areas
of law enforcement, criminal justice, and
juvenile delinquency prevention and control. In
carrying out this function, it shall consult and
work with other governmental and private agencies
involved in such planning to assure the efficient
use of funds, personnel, and other resources and