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 section 223(f), that there be held a national conference of member representatives of the state advisory groups appointed under section 223(a)(3) of the Act, 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 section 223(f)(2). 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 section 223(f)(2) of the Act, 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

Section 223(a)(3) of the Act 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, after consultation with the DFO, may create any subcommittees necessary to fulfill the Committee's mission.

J. Duties

The Committee shall carry out the functions set forth in section 223(f)(2) of the Act.

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 16, 2006

             [signature]                     
J. Robert Flores, Administrator
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice

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