Albany County, NY CRIME VICTIM AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER

There shall be a Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center headed by a Director. The Director of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center shall be appointed by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature and serve at the pleasure of the County Executive.

The Director of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center shall:

(a)

Be the head and chief administrative officer of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center;

(b)

Have all powers and duties conferred on or required of a Director of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center by this Charter, Executive Order of the County Executive, local law or resolution of the County Legislature, or by applicable law not inconsistent with this Charter, which shall be necessary to enable him or her to manage and supervise the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center;

(c)

Manage, coordinate and supervise the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center's activities in providing:

(i)

Support for sexual assault victims;

(ii)

Court advocacy and assistance;

(iii)

Counseling for all crime victims;

(iv)

Educational programs; and

(v)

Any other programs that the Director sees fit to carry out the mission of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center; and

(d)

Perform such other duties as may be required by the County Executive or the County Legislature.