Chapter 2.68
EVANSVILLE-VANDERBURGH COUNTY COMMISSION ON DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Sections:
2.68.010 Establishment of Commission.
2.68.030 Membership, Terms, and Officers.
2.68.040 Powers and Duties of the Commission.
2.68.010 Establishment of Commission.
There is hereby established the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence.
(Ord. 03-10-006 § 1, amended 03/16/2010; Ord. dated 11/28/94 § 1 (part))
2.68.020 Purpose.
The purpose of the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence is to create a collaborative environment among the community stakeholders addressing domestic and sexual violence by:
A. Providing a collaborative approach to meet the needs of victims of domestic and sexual abuse, and
B. Encouraging the development of intervention, prevention, and education efforts within the community.
(Ord. 03-10-006 § 1, amended 03/16/2010; Ord. dated 11/28/94 § 1 (part). Formerly 2.68.010(B))
2.68.030 Membership, Terms, and Officers.
The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence shall consist of seventeen (17) members. There shall be seven (7) permanent members on the commission and ten (10) non-permanent members.
A. The seven (7) permanent positions shall be occupied by the following persons:
1. The Mayor of Evansville or a designee.
2. The President of the County Commissioners or a designee.
3. The Chief of Police or a designee.
4. The Sheriff of Vanderburgh County or a designee.
5. The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor or a designee.
6. The Chief Judge of Vanderburgh County Superior Court or a designee.
7. The Judge of Vanderburgh Circuit Court or a designee.
B. The ten (10) non-permanent positions shall be chosen by the seven (7) permanent members of the Commission and shall represent the following areas:
1. Executive Director of a social service agency representing the homeless, such as Aurora, or a designee.
2. Executive Director of a social service agency representing victim services, such as Holly House, or a designee.
3. Executive Director of a social service agency representing victim advocacy, such as Lampion Center, or a designee.
4. Executive Director of a social service agency with a domestic violence shelter, such as the YWCA, or a designee.
5. Executive Director of a social service agency with a domestic violence shelter, such as the Albion Fellows Bacon Center, or a designee.
6. A representative of a local institution of higher education, such as USI, UE, or Ivy Tech, or a designee.
7. Executive Director of a social service agency providing treatment to offenders, such as Mulberry Center or Southwestern Behavioral, or a designee.
8. The Chief Operating Officer of a hospital with an emergency room, or a designee who is a medical professional providing victim services, such as a doctor, nurse, SART nurse, social worker, or nurse practitioner.
9. A survivor of domestic or sexual violence.
10. An attorney practicing family law or criminal defense.
C. Terms of non-permanent members shall be two (2) years. There shall be no more than one (1) representative from any one (1) social service agency or organization appointed to the Commission.
D. A president, vice-president, and secretary shall be elected every two (2) years or when a vacancy occurs by the members of the Commission.
(Ord. 03-10-006 § 1, amended 03/16/2010; Ord. dated 11/28/94 § 1 (part). Formerly 2.68.020)
2.68.040 Powers and Duties of the Commission.
The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
A. To prepare an annual summary of Commission activities for the Mayor and Commissioners.
B. To do any and all lawful acts to carry out the purpose of this ordinance.
(Ord. 03-10-006 § 1, amended 03/16/2010; Ord. dated 11/28/94 § 1 (part). Formerly 2.68.030)