Victim Services Advisory Board

Type

Board

Creating Authority

Montgomery County Code Sec. 24-54

Total Vacancies

9

Expiring Soon

0

For Immediate Release:  April 15, 2024

Application Deadline: May 6, 2024

Elrich Seeks Applicants for Victim Services Advisory Board

County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill 12 vacancies on the Victim Services Advisory Board for two representatives from among the mental health, legal, medical, dental, or nursing professions, nine representatives of the community as a whole, and one member of the clergy. Two public incumbents are eligible to apply for reappointment. All members must be residents of Montgomery County.

The 23-member Board advises the County Executive, County Council, and the Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health and Crisis Services Division, which assists victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes. The primary responsibility of the Board is to review available services for crime victims and their families, determine needs and gaps in services for victims and their families, and recommend policy changes in County justice system and human services programs. The Board submits at least one report annually to the County Executive and County Council on the progress of programs for crime victims and necessary improvements, and on other relevant systems and policy issues concerning victims. The Board also makes recommendations for appropriate funding allocations based on priorities and available resources, participates in developing an annual victim and family service plan, and acts as a local advocate for crime victim services programming.

Members serve three-year terms without compensation but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for in-person meetings attended. The Board currently meets both virtually by video- and teleconference and/or in person the fourth Thursday evening of each month. In-person meeting are held in Rockville. Also, an average of five hours per month of board-related committee work is expected.

Applicants of diverse, backgrounds, professions, genders, geography, abilities, ethnicities, and ages are encouraged to apply. Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Members must complete training on the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Montgomery County Ethics Law, and basic parliamentary procedure. The County Executive’s appointments are subject to confirmation by the County Council. Applications will be forwarded to the Council for confirmation. The deadline for application is May 6, 2024. To apply please click “Apply for Board” below to complete the online form and attach a letter of interest and resume.

CURRENT POSITION(S) AVAILABLE:

Clergy

Dental Profession

Legal Profession  

Medical Profession

Mental Health Profession

Nursing Profession

Public

PLEASE ENTER OR COPY AND PASTE THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING IN THE “SEAT BEING APPLIED FOR” FIELD ON THE APPLICATION FORM