Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
Board and Commission Details
Website
Contact Name
Omar Jamil
Contact Title
Senior Policy Advisor
Contact Phone
312-802-4109
Contact E-Mail
omar.jamil@illinois.gov
Function
The board shall advise the Director concerning policy matters and programs of the Department with regard to the custody, care, study, discipline, training and treatment of persons in the State correctional institutions and for the care and supervision of persons released on parole.
Term
6 years until successor is appointed; Initial terms-3 expire in 2007; 3 expire in 2008; 3 expire in 2009; 2 expire in 2010--6-1-06 effective date
Senate Confirmation
No
Party Affiliation
N/A
Qualifications
Interest in and knowledge of juvenile correctional work. No state officials in any other capacity.
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
12 members: 11 appointed by the Governor; Director, Department of Juvenile Justice (ex-officio).
Chair
Elected by the board
Authority
730 ILCS5/3-2.5-65