[Amended 12-6-2012 by L.L. No. 8-2012]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Art. XVI, regarding the Department of
Parks, Recreation and Conservation, was repealed 12-6-1993 by L.L.
No. 7-1993.
The Commissioner of Community and Family Services shall have
the power to recommend to the County Executive appointment of such
Deputy Commissioners, assistants and employees as shall be authorized
by the County Legislature. Such Deputy Commissioners, assistants and
employees shall meet the qualifications prescribed by the Social Services
Law and the Commissioner of Social Services of the State of New York.
All Deputy Commissioners of Community and Family Services, assistants
and employees shall be directly responsible to the Commissioner of
Community and Family Services, except where otherwise provided by
the County Charter, Code or other law.
The Commissioner, subject to the approval of the County Executive,
shall designate in writing, in order of succession, the Deputy Commissioners
of Community and Family Services who shall be the Acting Commissioner
of Community and Family Services in the event of his/her absence from
the County or inability to perform and exercise the powers and duties
of his/her office. Such designation shall be filed with the County
Clerk and the Clerk of the County Legislature and may be revoked at
any time by the Commissioner filing a new written designation and
order of succession. The Acting Commissioner of Community and Family
Services shall have all the powers and perform all the duties of the
Commissioner.
[Added 12-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 7-2012]
In addition to social services, the Department of Community
and Family Services shall provide the following services through the
Division of Youth Services:
Youth Services. The Director of Youth
Services shall:
1.
Be responsible for providing the following general services in connection
with the County's youth population, which shall include but not be
limited to:
a.
Providing youth development services and programs;
b.
Developing and/or recommending policies and/or plans which promote
youth development and prevent delinquency;
c.
Advocating for youth regarding the development of services and strategies
which address locally identified youth problems and needs;
d.
Establishing closer cooperation among employers, labor, school, churches,
recreation and/or youth commissions, service clubs, youth and family
services providers and other public and private agencies to encourage
youth programs on the basis of local community planning;
e.
Reviewing and analyzing grants provided to the Youth Services Division
from federal, state and local governments as well as those from private
individuals, corporations, and associations, and have the Youth Board
and Coordinating Council establish local criteria for their allocation;
[Amended 7-7-2014 by L.L.
No. 2-2014]
f.
In cooperation with the Youth Board and Coordinating Council, effectuating
the Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) and reviewing, analyzing, accepting
or rejecting proposals for the creation or expansion of recreational
services and youth services or other youth programs as defined by
the laws of New York State, and making appropriate recommendations
to the County Executive;
[Amended 7-7-2014 by L.L.
No. 2-2014]
g.
Developing and implementing an integrated County plan approved by
the Youth Board and Coordinating Council and County Executive that
includes a statement of goals and objectives, youth problem analysis,
and methods for evaluation, monitoring and control in conjunction
with required partner agencies; and
[Amended 7-7-2014 by L.L.
No. 2-2014]
h.
Making the necessary studies and recommendations regarding the needs
of youth residing in the County.
i.
The Director of Youth Services shall also hold the title of "Executive
Director of the Youth Bureau" as set forth in Article 19-A of the
New York State Executive Law.
2.
The Commissioner of Community and Family Services in consultation
with the Director of Youth Services may from time to time add or delete
such programs as allowed by statute, rule or regulation.
[Added 12-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 7-2012; amended 8-12-2013 by L.L. No. 8-2013; 7-7-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014]
A.
The Youth Board and Coordinating Council shall continue the work
of the Youth Board without interruption, shall act as an advisory
board reporting to the Director of Youth Services, and consist of
the following members:
[Amended 12-4-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2015]
(1)
Composition of Board. The Youth Board and Coordinating Council
shall be representative of the community it serves. It shall have
no more than 22 members, who shall be appointed by the County Executive
with the exception of the two Legislator appointments which shall
be made by the Chair of the Legislature (one from minority and one
from majority). The total membership of the Youth Board and Coordinating
Council shall reflect a balance between government and nongovernment
representatives who are directly concerned with the well-being of
youth, including a minimum of two and maximum of five youth, plus:
two members from primary, secondary, and/or higher education; four
from the nonprofit community, including one from the Workforce Investment
Board and one from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce;
four from specific County departments/functions, including the Department
of Community and Family Services (in addition to the Executive Director
of the Youth Bureau, who shall be a non-voting member except in the
case of a tie vote), Department of Behavioral and Community Health;
and the rest (five at most) will serve at large. Regional and diverse
representation is encouraged and recommended. All appointments of
Youth Board members shall conform to federal, state and/or local requirements
applicable to municipalities regarding equal opportunity and affirmative
action.[1]
(2)
Youth representatives. Youth representatives are defined as
under the age of 21 at time of appointment to term.
(3)
Terms for representatives. Terms of Youth Board and Coordinating
Council representatives shall be two years, with a term being from
September 1 to August 31. Nongovernment representatives shall not
serve more than two full consecutive terms. Legislator terms will
be concurrent with their terms as Legislators, serving at the pleasure
of the Chair. All other appointments serve at the pleasure of the
County Executive.
(4)
Chairperson and officers. The Youth Board and Coordinating Council
shall annually elect from its membership a Chairperson and such other
officers as it may authorize in accordance with its rules and regulations.
(5)
All appointments of Youth Board and Coordinating Council members
shall conform to federal, state and/or local requirements applicable
to municipalities regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action.
B.
Powers, duties and responsibilities of Youth Board and Coordinating
Council:
(1)
After consultation with the Executive Director of the Youth
Bureau, develop and/or recommend policies and/or plans which promote
youth development and prevent delinquency.
(2)
Advocate for youth with the executive, administrative and legislative
bodies and the community at large regarding the development of services
and strategies which address locally identified youth problems and
needs.
(3)
Establish closer cooperation among employers, labor, school,
churches, recreation and/or youth commissions, service clubs, youth
and family service providers and other public and private agencies
to encourage youth programs on the basis of local community planning.
(4)
Review and analyze grants given to the Youth Board and Coordinating
Council from federal, state and local governments as well as from
private individuals, corporations, and associations and establish
local criteria for the allocation.
(5)
In cooperation with the Youth Bureau's Executive Director, review
and analyze, as well as accept or reject proposals for the creation
or expansion of recreational services and youth service projects or
other youth programs as defined by the laws of the State of New York,
and make appropriate recommendations to the County Executive.
(6)
Receive, review and analyze statistical records and data, including
those that reflect the incidence and trends of delinquency as well
as youthful crimes and offenses in the locality; make necessary studies
and recommendations regarding the needs of youth residing in the community
served by the Board.
(7)
Appoint such advisory groups and committees as may be necessary
to carry out its powers and duties.
(8)
Develop and implement the integrated County plan.
[Added 12-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 7-2012]
The Commissioner of Community and Family Services, in consultation
with the Director of Youth Services, shall submit an annual report
of the department's activities to the County Executive. The Commissioner
shall also be responsible for filing necessary reports as may be required
by federal or state law, rule or regulation.
