EXECUTIVE ORDERS

EXECUTIVE ORDER OF OCTOBER 5, 1987

01.01.1987.21

MARYLAND JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL

WHEREAS, The importance of prevention programs for juvenile
delinquency has long been recognized; and

WHEREAS, There is a continuing need to develop innovative
approaches and effective responses to delinquent behavior;
and

WHEREAS, There is a wide variety of State and local agencies,
organizations, commissions and advisory groups active in the
juvenile delinquency prevention and the juvenile justice
system; and

WHEREAS, There is a need to improve the coordination, planning
and administration of services to juveniles involved with
Maryland's justice system; and

WHEREAS, The issue related to juvenile delinquency and the
juvenile justice system merit the establishment of an
independent juvenile justice advisory group; and

WHEREAS, The Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-415), as amended by the Juvenile
Justice Amendments of 1980 (P.L. 96-509), requires that each
state designate a single state agency to receive formula
grants for the creation of a juvenile justice advisory
group.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE
CONSTITUTION AND . LAWS OF MARYLAND, HEREBY PROCLAIM THE
FOLLOWING ORDER:

A.  The Maryland Juvenile Justice Advisory Council (The
Council) is established as a unit within the Governor's
Office for Children and Youth.

B.  The membership of the Council shall be appointed by the
Governor in accordance with the requirements of Section 223
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974,
as amended (hereafter called the Act). The Council shall
consist of not fewer than 15 members nor more than 33
members:

(1)  The Governor shall designate the Chairman of the
Council from among the members appointed;

(2)  The term of a member is three years. In case of a
vacancy, the Governor shall appoint a successor for the

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