Coalition for Juvenile Justice

“State advisory members of CJJ shall consist of the members of the state juvenile justice advisory groups (SAGS) of all states and territories participating in the juvenile justice and delinquency prevention act, as well as a juvenile justice specialist of SAG-designated state staff person. Members at large of CJJ are individuals associated with or interested in the juvenile justice system who may actively participate in the coalition as non-voting members upon payment of annual dues.”

“Chairpersons of the state advisory groups that are fee-paying members comprise the council of state advisory groups. The council approves bylaws and elects officers to the executive board as follows: CJJ National Chair, CJJ National Vice Chair, CJJ Treasurer/Secretary, CJJ Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Chair, CJJ National Youth Chair. The remaining executive board members are elected and/or approved by the general membership.”

“Formal/public positions pertaining to federal policy and all matters pertaining to bylaws must be approved by the chairpersons of the state advisory groups that are fee-paying members and comprise the council of state advisory groups.”

“The 990 is reviewed by CJJs finance committee charged by the organization and its governing board to review all fiscal activities, income and expenses, and to review and approve the tax filings of the organization for submission to the IRS and for public posting. The finance committee is composed of members of the organization and its activities are conducted in accordance with the organizations bylaws and financial policies. The committee also submits its work, including the 990, to CJJs executive board prior to filing and public posting.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors its conflict of interest policy by requesting annually that all members of the executive board who may have any real or apparent conflict of interest (as defined by policy in bylaws)produce a written statement about such conflict for review and discussion by the larger executive board, and counsel if needed and as appropriate.”

“The Executive Director is reviewed annually by the CJJ executive board and as appropriate this review includes both a performance evaluation and a review of compensation as compared with executives of similarly situated non profits and individuals with a similar work history.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”