Ch. 307                                    2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(1)     two members one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by
the President of the Senate;

(2)     two members of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of
the House;

(3)     the Secretary of Juvenile Justice, or the Secretary's designee;

(4)     the State Superintendent of Schools, or the Superintendent's
designee;

(5)     the Special Secretary of the Office for Children, Youth, and Families
or the Special Secretary's designee; and

(6)     the following members appointed by the Governor:

(i) one representative of the State Judiciary who is knowledgeable
and experienced in juvenile justice issues;

(ii) one representative of the Office of the Public Defender who is
knowledgeable and experienced in juvenile justice issues;

(iii) one representative of a State's Attorney's office who is
knowledgeable and experienced in juvenile justice issues;

(iv) one representative of law enforcement who is knowledgeable
and experienced in juvenile justice issues;

(v) one representative of a community-based advocacy group that
deals with juvenile justice issues;

(vi) one representative from an association of retired individuals;
and

(vii) one representative of a local college who is knowledgeable about
the activities of student volunteers.

(c)     The Governor shall designate the chairman of the Task Force.

(d)     The Department of Juvenile Justice shall provide staff for the Task Force.

(e)     A member of the Task Force:

(1)     may not receive compensation; but

(2)     is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State
Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(f)      The Task Force shall:

(1) study and make recommendations regarding the feasibility of
instituting a program in the Department of Juvenile Justice to match children with
volunteer mentors, including retired individuals and college students;

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