Relating to the composition, duties, and personnel of the Moore County Juvenile Board.
Summary
Senate Bill 1801 proposes amendments regarding the composition, duties, and personnel of the Moore County Juvenile Board. The bill seeks to redefine the number of appointed members of the board, specifying that it can comprise between three to five additional members appointed by the Moore County Commissioners Court, thus altering the existing structure which previously allowed for six members. This change aims to streamline the operational dynamics of the board.
The amendments also address the terms of the appointed members. Under the proposed legislation, appointed members will serve two-year terms that expire on December 31 of each even-numbered year, with the allowance for the Commissioners Court to extend a term by a maximum of two years. This provision introduces a level of flexibility intended to enhance the continuity and functionality of the board’s operations.
Furthermore, the bill outlines that specific sections of the Human Resources Code do not apply to the Moore County Juvenile Board, thereby granting it certain exemptions. These exemptions are intended to empower the board with increased autonomy to fulfill its duties without being encumbered by broader regulations that might not be relevant to its specific context.
The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, should it be passed into law. The proposed changes reflect an effort to tailor the juvenile board's structure to better meet the needs of the county while also ensuring that the governance aligns with the objectives of local juvenile justice initiatives.
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