AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 61 OF 1993, CREATING A DUTCHESS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 2026010 RE: AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 61 OF 1993, CREATING A DUTCHESS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL Legislators ALEXANDER, DRAGO, VALDÉS SMITH, ATKINS, MUNN, ARNOFF, JOHNSON, KAUL, KEARNEY, LAWLER, REDL, RHODES, SHAH and WINSBY offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Criminal Justice Council (CJC) was created by Resolution No. 61 of 1993, which resolution established membership of the committee, as well as the procedures and duties of the committee, and WHEREAS, this Legislature amended the membership of the CJC in Resolution No. 29 of 1998 by adding two legislators as voting members to the CJC, as well as in Resolution 111 of 2010, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Mental Health now desires to amend the CJC membership and committee structure to remain representative, functional, and aligned with current county operations and priorities, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Executive Committee membership shall be amended by: • Updating Commissioner of Mental Hygiene to Commissioner of Mental Health, • Updating Executive Director of Youth Bureau to Commissioner of Community and Family Services, • Removing Commissioner of Planning and Development and Commissioner of Social Services (as this role is now represented under Commissioner of Community and Family Services) • Adding Community Liaison as a voting member, and be it further RESOLVED, that the composition of the Executive Committee of the CJC will consist of the following, all of whom shall have one vote each: • Chairperson, appointed by the County Executive • Vice Chairperson, appointed by the current Executive Committee Members • The County Executive or designee • The Chairperson of the Legislature or designee • The Sheriff or designee • The District Attorney or designee • The Public Defender or designee • The Director of Probation or designee • The Commissioner of Mental health or designee • The Commissioner of Community and Family Services or designee • The Jail Administrator or designee • Chairs/Co-Chairs of the standing CJC sub-committees • A Community Liaison, and be it further PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RESOLVED, that the full CJC membership structure shall be amended as follows: • Adding Community Liaison as a voting member • Removing former member Commissioner of Planning and Development and Commissioner of Social Services (now represented under the Commissioner of Community and Family Services) • Clarification that Chairs/Co-Chairs of standing CJC sub-committees remain voting members only for active committees. • Clarification that members of the public are welcome to attend the Full Criminal Justice Council, and be it further RESOLVED, that the composition of the full CJC membership structure shall be amended as follows: • Chairperson, appointed by the County Executive • Vice Chairperson, appointed by the Executive Committee • The County Executive or designee • Chairperson of the Legislature or designee • The Sheriff or designee • The District Attorney or designee • The Public Defender or designee • The Director of Probation or designee • Commissioner of Mental Health or designee • Commissioner of Community & Family Services or designee • The Jail Administrator or designee • Chairs/Co-chairs of standing CJC subcommittees (active committees only) • Community Liaison (voting member) • Chairs/Co-chairs of the standing CJC sub-committees • Two members from each caucus of the DC Legislature, appointed by the Chair of the Legislature to a two-year term with said terms to be concurrent with their legislative term • One Family Court Judge and one County Court Judge, each jointly appointed by the Chair of the Legislature and the County Executive to two-year terms • One city Court Judge from either of the two cities jointly appointed by the chair of the legislature and the County Executive to a two-year term • One local judge from either the village court or local town courts appointed by the President of the Dutchess County Magistrates Association, to a two-year term • Three citizen representatives appointed by the Chair of the Legislature to two-year terms • Six at large citizen members shall be a cross-section of the community to take into consideration the not-for profit, minority, business, clergy and other community groups as well as geographic balance at least one of whom shall be an ex-offender and one of whom shall be a former victim, and be it further PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RESOLVED, that Resolution Nos. 61 of 1993, 29 of 1998 and 111 of 2010 shall otherwise remain in full force and effect. CA-003-26 CRC/rjw G-1370 01/02/2026 Fiscal Impact: None. APPROVED Susan serio SUSAN J. SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE Des dun. 22, 20210 STATE OF NEW YORK ss: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS This is to certify that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the County of Dutchess, have comgared the foregoing resolution with the original resolution now on file in the office of said clerk, and which was adopted by said Legislature on theRe day of JerM_ 2026, and that the same is a true and correct transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOR, I have hereunto set my hand and scal of said Icislature this 2, t. Ul day or Janu L 2026. JULIE SHIROISHI, CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE Roll Call Sheets District Present: Absent: Vacant: Last Name YES District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redi District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison District 24 - Dover and Pawling House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander 23 2 Resolution: Total : Motion: Pelesck Kaul 201 Abstentions: 23 Yes NO No 2026010 AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 61 OF 1993, CREATING A DUTCHESS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL January 20, 2026 SUE SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE JEAN-MARIE NIEBUHR, LCSW-R COMMISSIONER DutchesS COUNTY GoVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO: FROM: Sue Serino, County Executive Jean-Marie Niebuhr, LCSW-R, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health DATE: December 3, 2025 RE: 2026 Resolution Request- Updates to the Criminal Justice Council The Dutchess County Department of Mental Health is requesting approval of updates to the bylaws and membership structure of the Criminal Justice Council (CJC). The CJC plays a central role in coordinating Dutchess County's criminal justice strategy, bringing system partners together to monitor trends, advance reforms, and support public safety, equity, and effective service delivery. As the system continues to evolve, it is essential that the CJC's structure and membership remar current and accurately reflect the agencies, roles, and community perspectives engaged in this work. The CJC Executive Committee recently completed a review of the Council's membership and committee structure. Several updates were approved to ensure that the CJC remains representative, functional, and aligned with current county operations and priorities. These updates now require formal adoption through a resolution by the County Executive and Legislature to finalize the revised composition. 230 North Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 | (845) 486-2700 | Fax: (845) 485-2759 dutchessny.gov FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT E NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by requesting department) Total Current Year Cost $ 0 Total Current Year Revenue $ °_ and Source Source of County Funds (check one): • Existing Appropriations, Contingency, •Transfer of Existing Appropriations, [ Additional Appropriations, • Other (explain). Identify Line Items(s): Related Expenses: Amount $ 0_ Nature/Reason: Anticipated Savings to County: Net County Cost (this year): Over Five Years: Additional Comments/Explanation: Prepared by: Jean-Marie Niebuhr Prepared On: 12/4/2025 Dut po: The Criminal Justice Council (CJC) plays a critical role in shaping Dutchess County's criminal justice strategy, aligning system partners, monitoring trends, and advancing reforms that promot public safety, equity, and effective service delivery. As the system evolves, it is essential that the structure and membership of the CJC remain current and accurately reflect the agencies, roles, and community voices that contribute to this work. The CJC Executive Committee recently completed a review of the Council's membership and committee structure. Several updates were approved to ensure that the CJC remains representative, functional, and aligned with current organizational structures within the County. These changes now require a formal resolution by the County Executive and Legislature to amend the bylaws and finalize the updated composition. Summary of Recommended Changes 1. Executive Committee Membership Updates To align with current County departments and strengthen community representation, the Executive Committee recommends: Title Updates • Change Commissioner of Mental Hygiene → Commissioner of Mental Health • Change Executive Director of Youth Bureau - Commissioner of Community & Family Services Removals Commissioner of Planning and Development Commissioner of Social Services (This role is now represented under the Commissioner of Community & Family Services) • Additions Community Liaison (voting member) - newly created position approved by the Executive Committee • Clarification • Chairs/Co-chairs of active standing committees only remain voting members. 2. Updated Full Executive Committee List 1. Chairperson, appointed by the County Executive 2. Vice Chairperson, appointed by the current Executive Committee Members 3. The County Executive or designee 4. The Chairperson of the Legislature or designee 5. The Sheriff or designee 6. The District Attorney or designee 7. The Public Defender or designee 8. The Director of Probation or designee 9. The Commissioner of Mental Health or designee 10. The Commissioner of Community and Family Services or designee 11. The Jail Administrator or designee 12. Chairs/Co-chairs of the standing CJC sub-committees 13. A Community Liaison 3. Full Council Membership Updates To maintain consistency between the Executive Committee and the full CJC structure, the following changes are reconnended: • Add • Community Liaison (voting member) • Remove • Former Member: Commissioner of Planning and Development • Former Member: Commissioner of Social Services (Now represented under the Commissioner of Community & Family Services) • Additional Clarification • Chairs/Co-chairs of standing CJC subcommittees remain voting members only for active committees. • Merbers of the public are welcome to attend the Full criminal justice council 4. Updated Full Council List 1. Chairperson, appointed by the County Executive 2. Vice Chairperson, appointed by the Executive Cormittee 3. The County Executive or designee 4. Chairperson of the Legislature or designee 5. The Sheriff or designee 6. The District Attorney or designee 7. The Public Defender or designee 8. The Director of Probation or designee 9. Commissioner of Mental Health or designee 10. Commissioner of Conununity & Family Services or designee 11. The Jail Administrator or designee 12. Chairs/Co-chairs of standing CJC subcommittees (active committees only) 13. Community Liaison (voting member) 14. Chairs/Co-chairs of the standing CJC sub-committees 15. Two members from each caucus of the DC Legislature, appointed by the Chair of the Legislature to a two-year term with said terms to be concurrent with their legislative term 16. One Family Court Judge and one County Court Judge, each jointly appointed by the Chair of the Legislature and the County Executive to two-year terms 17. One city Court Judge froin either of the two cities jointly appointed by the chair of the legislature and the County Executive to a two-year term 18. One local judge from either the village court or local town courts appointed by the President of the Dutchess County Magistrates Association, to a two-year term 19. Three citizen representatives appointed by the Chair of the Legislature to two-year terms 20. Six at large citizen members shall be a cross-section of the community to take into whom shall be a former victim. Rationale for These Updates • Reflects current County departmental structures, eliminating outdated titles and duplicative representation. • Strengthens community representation, adding perspectives from lived experience and a formally designated Community Liaison. • Streamlines the CJC's operational structure, ensuring voting authority aligns with • Improves clarity and transparency in leadership roles and membership expectations. • Supports the CJC's mission by ensuring that membership aligns with best practices in criminal justice reform and collaborative goverance. I respectfully request that the County Executive's Office advance this resolution so the Council can proceed with the updated structure.