HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 99
(
By Delegates Morgan, Stephens, Butcher, Cann, Givens, Hall,
Hartman, Hatfield, Manypenny, Martin, D.
Poling, Poore, Staggers,
Talbott, T.
Walker, Azinger, Cowles, McGeehan, C.
Miller,
J.
Miller, Porter and Rowan
)
(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
March 5, 2010)
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize a study of the powers and duties of the Division of
Criminal Justice Services within the Department of Military
Affairs and Public Safety.
Whereas, The Division of Criminal Justice Services exists
within the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety but was
not created by statute; and
Whereas, The Division of Criminal Justice Services describes
its duties as assisting in the protection of the citizens of West
Virginia through research and statistics; planning and coordination
of services; training and certification of law enforcement
officers; program development and implementation; and
administration of grant funded programs emphasizing safety,
prevention, coordination and the general enhancement of the
criminal justice system as a whole; and
Whereas, The Legislature recognizes the need to give careful
consideration to the powers and duties statutorily granted to the
various units of government; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to authorize a study of the powers and duties of the
Division of Criminal Justice Services within the Department of
Military Affairs and Public Safety; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2011, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations and,
be it
Further Resolved, That the Legislative expenses necessary to
conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary
legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint
Committee on Government and Finance.