5414

EXECUTIVE ORDERS

Appeals and the Attorney General, in
writing, may designate an alternate to
represent them on the Council and exercise
their power to vote.

(h) A majority of the Council shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of
any business.

(i) The members may not receive any
compensation for their services. The
members may be reimbursed for their
reasonable expenses incurred in the
performance of their duties, in accordance
with the standard travel regulations, and
as provided in the State budget.

(j) The Council shall employ the staff as
provided in the State budget and prescribe
their duties.

(k) 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 Council.

2. The Council has the following powers, duties,
and responsibilities.

(a)   It is designated to provide leadership
for policy development, planning,
implementation, evaluation, and
coordination for all activities in Maryland
concerning juvenile and criminal justice
agencies, delinquency prevention and crime
control, and the administration of justice.
In carrying out these functions, it shall
consult and work with all governmental and
private agencies as is necessary to assure
the efficient use of funds, personnel, and
other resources, and shall act as a
clearinghouse for information in these
areas.

(b)   It shall identify appropriate goals,
objectives and priorities for the juvenile
and criminal justice systems, and structure