Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Advisory Board

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Title	Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Advisory Board
Website	N/A
Contact Name	Chris Bernard
Contact Title	Program Coordinator
Contact Email	Chris.Bernard@cookcountyil.gov
Function	The purpose of the Advisory Board is to establish an advocacy and resource group to provide public recommendations to the Executive Director of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (“JTDC”), the Chief Judge, the County Board and the President on matters relating to the policies and operations of the JTDC.
Term	For initial members: One (1) member appointed by the President and one (1) member appointed by the Chief Judge shall serve a term that expires on June 30, 2013; one (1) member appointed by the President and one (1) member appointed by the Chief Judge shall serve a term that expires on June 30, 2014; Two (2) members appointed by the President and two (2) members appointed by the Chief Judge shall serve a term that expires on June 30, 2015. Thereafter, all members shall serve a term of three (3) years. Each appointed member shall hold office until a successor is appointed.
Confirmation	None
Compensation	None
Qualifications	Must be a resident of Cook County. Members appointed by the President and the Chief Judge, may include youth community advocates, youth development experts, educators, mental health specialists, physicians, and attorneys to ensure that the various needs of this population are recognized and served.
Composition	Nine (9) Members: One (1) Ex-Officio member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners appointed jointly by the President and the Chief Judge Four (4) members appointed by the President Four (4) members appointed by the Chief Judge
Chair/President	N/A
Authority	Cook County Code of Ordinances 12-O-43