PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                             S.B. 699

9-1702.

In recognition that State and local law, programs, and procedures must be
continually updated to meet the unique needs of crime victims, the General Assembly
finds that:

(1)     there is a need for the State Board of Victim Services and the position of
"Victim Services Coordinator" for the purpose of monitoring, assessing, coordinating, and
making recommendations concerning State and local efforts to assist victims of crimes;

(2)     the Victim Services Program should be transferred to be under the
authority of the Governor's Office of [Justice Administration] CRIME CONTROL AND
PREVENTION; and

(3)     the administrative consolidation effected by this transfer will minimize
fragmentation of functions that the State government performs on behalf of crime victims
and assist in the coordination, efficiency, and greater effectiveness of State assistance to
victims of crime.

9-1703.

There is in the Governor's Office of [Justice Administration,] CRIME CONTROL
AND PREVENTION, created by Executive Order [01.01.1992.02,] 01.01.1995.18, or in any
successor unit, a State Board of Victim Services.

9-1704.

(a) (1) The Board consists of [17] 22 members who shall serve without
compensation.

(2) The Board shall consist of:

(iv) [3] 6 members of the public, appointed by the Governor, on the
recommendation of the Executive Director;

(v) [2] 4 professional victim service providers, appointed by the
Governor, on recommendation of the Executive Director;

9-1705.

Subject to the authority of the Executive Director, the Board shall have the
following powers and duties:

(1)     to render each year to the Governor a written report of its activities,
including the administration of the Fund;

(2)     to monitor service needs of victims;

(3)     to advise the Governor on the needs of victims;

(4)     (i) to recommend the appointment of the Victim Services Coordinator
to the Executive Director; and

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