A. Official Designation
Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (hereinafter "Committee").
B. Authority
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. § 5601 et seq., as in effect on the effective date hereof (the "Act"), provides, at § 5633(f)(2)(A) that there be held a national conference of member representatives of the state advisory groups appointed under 42 U.S.C. § 5633(a)(3), and that the Administrator (the "Administrator") of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention ("OJJDP") shall provide support to an eligible organization composed of such member representatives of the state advisory groups, to assist such organization in carrying out its functions, which include the provision of advice to the President, the Congress, and the Administrator, under the terms set forth in 42 U.S.C. § 5633(f)(2)(C)-(E). Accordingly, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2 § 14 and 41 C.F.R. § 102-3.50(c), a Federal Advisory Committee is hereby created.
C. Objectives and Scope of Activity
To carry out the purposes of 42 U.S.C. § 5633(f)(2)(C)-(E), within the limits set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 1913, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 41 C.F.R. § 102-3, OJP Instruction 2100.1, and any other applicable law, regulation, order, or directive.
D. Timetable
The Committee shall determine and set an annual timetable for fulfilling its duties under the Act.
E. Reporting Relationship
The Committee shall report to the Administrator.
F. Reports
In accordance with the bylaws and the Act, the Committee shall provide two (2) annual reports to OJJDP.
G. Support Services
OJJDP shall provide all necessary support services for the Committee.
H. Membership
Title 42, U.S.C. § 5633(a)(3) provides, generally, that each State participating in the OJJDP Formula Grants Program under Title II, Part B, of the Act shall provide for an advisory group appointed by the Chief Executive of the State to carry out the functions specified thereunder. As provided in each grant awarded under this title, each State Advisory Group (SAG) (appointed pursuant to section 223 of the Act) shall provide for a representative member to serve on the Committee for a term of two (2) years. No member may serve more than two (2) terms on this Committee (including any successor advisory committee formed pursuant to Title II of the Act), except as specified in the By-Laws.
I. Organization
There shall be a Designated Federal Official (DFO), selected by the Administrator, who shall manage the overall operation of the Committee. There shall be a Committee Chair and Vice-Chair, selected by the Committee from its membership. The Chair, with the written approval of the DFO, may create subcommittees necessary to fulfill the Committee's mission.
J. Duties
The Committee shall carry out the functions set forth in 42 U.S.C. § 5633(f)(2)(C)-(E).
K. Operating Costs
The estimated annual operating costs associated with supporting the Committee's functions are estimated to be $450,000 per year, including all direct and indirect expenses. This estimate excludes costs associated with one full-time equivalent(s) government personnel to support the activities of the Committee, but does include the travel expenses for any meetings and/or conferences.
L. Meetings
The Committee shall meet at least once a year, to carry out the duties identified in this Charter, and otherwise as required.
M. Termination Date
This Charter shall expire two (2) years after its effective date, but is subject to renewal.
Date Filed: October 15 , 2008
/s/ J. Robert Flores
J. Robert Flores, Administrator
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
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