File #: 2011-0103    Version:
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 2/22/2011 In control: Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee
On agenda: Final action: 3/21/2011
Enactment date: Enactment #: 13449
Title: A MOTION adopting the 2011 work program for the law, justice, health and human services committee.
Sponsors: Bob Ferguson
Attachments: 1. 13449.pdf, 2. A. Metropolitan King County Council Law, Justice, Health and Human Services 2011 Work Program, 3. A. Metropolitan King County Council Law, Justice, Health and Human Services 2011 Work Program, dated March 8, 2011, 4. 2011-0103 work plan sr, 5. 2011-0103 LJHHS work plan attachment amendment gossett 3 8 11 2 0 FINAL, 6. 2011-0103 Revised Staff Report, 7. A. Metropolitan King County Council Law, Justice, Health and Human Services 2011 Work Program, dated March 8, 2011
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Clerk 03/11/2011
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A MOTION adopting the 2011 work program for the law, justice, health and human services committee.
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      WHEREAS, the law, justice, health and human services committee is charged with considering and making policy recommendations relating to:
        1.  Law, safety, criminal justice and emergency management programs including those related to public safety; adult detention; juvenile justice and youth services; superior and district courts; judicial administration; prosecuting attorney; public defense; emergency medical services; emergency management, including disaster response, emergency preparedness and emergency planning;
        2.  Public health programs, including those related to the protection, promotion and provision functions of the department of public health, including the structure of the public health centers; and
        3.  Human services programs, including review of the veterans and human services levy programs and options for levy renewal; therapeutic and low-income housing; and civil rights and social justice, and
      WHEREAS, the committee shall also consider the implementation of appropriate labor agreements, and
      WHEREAS, in the areas within the committee's purview, the committee shall track state and federal legislative action and develop recommendations on policy direction for the 2012 annual budget, and
      WHEREAS, the committee has, therefore, developed a work plan for 2011 to facilitate its review and development of policy options and recommendations on these and other issues, and
      WHEREAS, the work of the law, justice, health and human services committee centers on two major goals of the adopted King County strategic plan:
        1.  Supporting safe communities and accessible justice system for all; and
        2.  Promoting opportunities for all communities and individuals to realize their full potential, and
      WHEREAS, in 2011, the committee will review and recommend policies and legislation to the council that further these goals and improve the safety and wellbeing of our region, and
      WHEREAS, the committee seeks full council involvement in and support for its work program;
      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
      The law, justice, health and human services committee's 2011 work program, as attached to this motion, is hereby accepted.