§ 5229. State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision.
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(a)The State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision is hereby established and shall consist of 8 members as follows:
(1)The Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, or the Cabinet Secretary’s designee.
(2)The Director of Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services, or the Director’s designee.
(3)Two members of the Delaware Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to serve at the pleasure of the President Pro Tempore, 1 from each major political party.
(4)Two members of the Delaware House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House to serve at the pleasure of the Speaker of the House, 1 from each major political party.
(5)A member of the state Family Court judiciary appointed by the Chief Judge of the Delaware Family Court to serve at the pleasure of the Chief Judge.
(6)The Juvenile Compact Administrator appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families as outlined in § 5221 of this title.
(7)Two members appointed by the Governor who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. At least 1 of these appointments must be a representative of a victims’ assistance or advocacy organization.
(b)The State Council shall exercise oversight and advocacy concerning the State’s participation in Interstate Commission activities and other duties including, but not limited to, the development of policy concerning operations and procedures of the compact within the State.
(c)By majority vote of the members, the State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision shall select a chairperson.
(d)The State Council shall meet at least twice each year.