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RE: CONSENT TO BYLAWS OF WELD COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND RESCIND RESOLUTION APPROVING CREATION OF WELD
COUNTY FORFEITURE COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of Ed Jordan, Weld County Sheriff, there is the
need for the establishment of a "Criminal Justice Advisory Committee," which will have the
following functions and duties:
Facilitate review, coordination, planning, and continuous improvement of the
local criminal justice system within Weld County.
Review and recommend local law enforcement block grant expenditure requests
by the Sheriffs Office to the Board of Weld County Commissioners and comply
with requirement of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program.
Approve the use of forfeited property or the expenditure of forfeited proceeds by
the seizing agency and comply with the requirements of C.R.S., § 16-13-702,
Disposition of forfeited property, as amended.
Develop, coordinate, and integrate an effective, efficient, comprehensive
continuum of jail alternative sentencing.
Review, develop, and make recommendations to maintain a long-term criminal
justice capital needs strategic plan.
WHEREAS, a set of Bylaws for said committee has been proposed by the Sheriff, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and
WHEREAS, by resolution approved on January 20, 1993, the Board created a
committee for the disposition of forfeited property for Weld County, which was intended to
comply with the requirements of C.R.S. § 16-13-702, and
WHEREAS, with the formation of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, there will not
be the need for the previously created committee for the disposition of forfeited property,
because the duty of compliance with the requirements of C.R.S. § 16-13-702 will be
accomplished by the new committee, and
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CONSENT TO WELD COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND BYLAWS
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WHEREAS, the Board now desires to consent to the attached Bylaws of the Criminal
Justice Advisory Committee, and to rescind its January 20, 1993, resolution, thereby eliminating
the previously created committee for the disposition of forfeited property for Weld County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Board hereby consents to the attached Bylaws of the Criminal
Justice Advisory Committee, and hereby rescinds its January 20, 1993, resolution which
created a single committee for the disposition of forfeited property for Weld County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the said previously created committee
for the disposition of forfeited property for Weld County be, and hereby is, eliminated, and its
duties of ensuring compliance with the requirements of C.R.S. § 16-13-702 be, and hereby are,
transferred to the new Criminal Justice Advisory Committee.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 2nd day of June, A.D., 1997.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD, OUNTY, COLORADO
George'E. Baxter, Chair
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BYLAWS
WELD COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Article I - Name of Committee
The committee shall be called the "Weld County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee"
(hereinafter referred to as "the Committee").
Article II - Functions of the Committee
The functions and duties of the Committee are:
• Facilitate review, coordination, planning, and continuous improvement of the local
criminal justice system within Weld County.
• Review and recommend local law enforcement block grant expenditure requests by the
Sheriffs Office to the Board of Weld County Commissioners and comply with
requirement of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program.
• Approve the use of forfeited property or the expenditure of forfeited proceeds by the
seizing agency and comply with the requirements of C.R.S., § 16-13-702, Disposition
of forfeited property, as amended.
• Develop, coordinate, and integrate an effective, efficient, comprehensive continuum
of jail alternative sentencing.
• Review, develop, and make recommendations to maintain a long-term criminal justice
capital needs strategic plan.
Article III - Membership of Committee
A. Membership - The Committee shall consist of fourteen (14) members. The membership shall
include:
The Chairperson for the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County.
The Chief District Court Judge for the Nineteenth (19th) Judicial District.
The Chief Weld County Court Judge.
The District Attorney for the Nineteenth (19th) Judicial District.
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(5) The Weld County Sheriff.
(6) The Weld County Public Defender.
(7) A Representative from Weld County Community Corrections.
(8) A Representative from the Nineteenth (19th) Judicial District Probation Department.
(9) A Representative from the Nineteenth (19th) Judicial District Parole Department.
(10) A Representative of the Chiefs of Police in Weld County.
(11) A Representative of the Greeley Police Department.
(12) A Representative of the Island Grove Regional Treatment Center.
(13) A Representative of Weld Mental Health.
(14) A Representative of School District 6.
B. Appointment of Members - The members of the Committee shall be either become members
by virtue of their position or be appointed by the group or entity which they represent.
C. Terms of Members - The terms of members of the Committee shall be for as long as they hold
the position which provides them membership or as long as their appointing group or entity
desires.
D. Alternate members - Each member may designate an alternate member, who may attend
Committee meetings in the member's absence and have the full rights and responsibilities of
membership.
Article IV - Officers
A. The Committee shall elect from its own members a Chairman and Vice -Chairman. Term of
office shall be for one year.
B. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice -Chairman will act in that capacity.
C. In the absence of the Chairman and the Vice -Chairman, a temporary Chairman will be selected
by the Committee.
D. A secretary will be appointed by the Committee Chairman. It shall be the responsibility of
the secretary to inform the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County of the names of
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the members of the Committee, their terms, and the names of the groups or entities they
represent.
Article V - Nomination and Election of Officers
The nomination and election of annual officers shall be held during the first regular meeting
of each calendar year. Each nomination shall be seconded to be placed on the ballot, and elections
shall be written ballot unless there is no contest for the office.
Article VI - Meetings
A. Regular meetings of the Committee will be conducted quarterly the second Tuesday of
January, April, July, and October provided there is business to conduct.
B. Written notice of all regular meetings will be mailed at least one week prior to the Tuesday
meeting date.
C. Special meetings may be called when deemed necessary by the Chairman.
D. A quorum shall consist of not less than nine (9) members of the Committee. A quorum shall
be necessary at any meeting where the agenda includes:
(1) Changing the bylaws.
(2) Forwarding recommendations to the Board of Weld County Commissioners.
(3) Electing officers.
(4) Special meetings.
(5) Approving Federal Forfeiture Subcommittee recommendations regarding use of
forfeited property or expenditure of forfeited proceeds.
(6) Conducting a public meeting to consider input regarding Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant Subcommittee recommendations prior to formulating a Committee
recommendation.
E. The concurring vote of a majority of those present shall be required to change the bylaws, elect
officers, or forward recommendations to the Board of Weld County Commissioners.
F. Robert's Rules of Order shall prevail to the extent they are not in conflict with specific
provisions of these Bylaws.
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Article VII - Duties of Chairman
It shall be the responsibility of the Chairman to call all regular meetings, preside at all
meetings, appoint committees, when and as required, and carry out general chairman responsibilities.
Article VIII - Duties of Vice -Chairman
It shall be the responsibility of the Vice -Chairman to assume the duties of the Chairman in his
absence. Also, he shall perform other duties assigned by the Chairman.
Article IX - Duties of Secretary
It shall be the responsibility of the secretary to send members notices of all meetings, and keep
minutes of all such meetings.
Article X - Standing Subcommittees
There shall exist the following three standing subcommittees of the Committee which shall
have those duties and responsibilities as listed below. Only members of the Committee may sit as
members of the standing subcommittees. Each standing subcommittee shall report to the Committee
at its next regular meeting after the meeting of or transaction of business by the standing
subcommittee. Additional standing subcommittees may be created by the Committee upon
amendment to these Bylaws according to the procedures set forth in Article VI., below.
A. Federal Forfeiture Subcommittee
(1) Membership: District Attorney for the Nineteenth (19th) Judicial District; Weld
County Sheriff; and the Chairperson for the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County.
(2) Duties: The Federal Forfeiture Subcommittee shall have the duty to recommend
approval of the use of forfeited property or the expenditure of forfeited proceeds by the seizing
agency to the Committee.
B. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Subcommittee
(1) Membership: District Attorney for the Nineteenth (19th) Judicial District; Weld
County Sheriff; the District or County Court Judge; the Representative of School District 6; and the
Representative from Island Grove Regional Treatment Center .
(2) Duties: The Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Subcommittee shall have
the duty to review application for funding and the proposed use of block grant funds and make
recommendations to the Committee.
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C. Alternative Sentencing Subcommittee
(1) Membership: District Attorney for the Nineteenth (19th) Judicial District; Weld
County Sheriff; the District or County Court Judge; the Weld County Public Defender; the
Community Corrections Representative; the Nineteenth (19th) Judicial District Probation Department
Representative; and the Nineteenth (19th) Judicial District Parole Department Representative.
(2) Duties: The Alternative Sentencing Subcommittee shall have the duty to develop
recommendations and monitor a continuum of integrated sentencing alternatives that will effectively
protect the community but reduce recidivism and need for additional confinement facilities.
Article VI - Amendment of Bylaws
These Bylaws may be amended according to the following procedure:
1. The proposed amendments to the Bylaws may be presented at any meeting of the
Committee at which a quorum is present, provided seven (7) days notice has been given to each
member.
2. For passage, such proposed amendments must receive the vote of the majority of the
entire membership of the Committee.
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TO: Board of Weld County Commissioners
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FROM: Bruce T. Barker, Weld County Attorney
111 1De. DATE: May 22, 1997
RE: Bylaws for the Weld County Criminal Justice Advisory
COLORADO Committee
Attached are some proposed Bylaws for the Weld County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee.
Ed Jordan, Rick Dill, Kim Fliethman, and I have been working on these Bylaws and we believe
that we now have them done to our satisfaction. Attached are comments from Rick and Kim
regarding the latest draft. Unless my eye surgeon did not do as well as she had promised, I can
see that Kim's concerns regarding margins have been adequately addressed.
The Bylaws do not require formal Board of County Commissioner approval before they are used
by the Committee. I think the Board should at least consent to the Bylaws, because the
Chairman is a member. Additionally, the previous resolution creating the forfeiture committee
should be rescinded in light of this new Committee.
Place Bylaws on Agenda
For Consent
George Baxter
Dale Hall
Connie Harbert
Barb Kirkmeyer
Bill Webster
nice T. Barker
Weld County Attt$omey
Schedule
Work Session
B.B./db:Memo/BOCC/Crimjust
Attachments
pc: Rick Dill
Kim Fliethman
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