Law, Justice & Human Services Committee

The Council's Law, Justice & Human Services Committee is responsible for considering and making recommendations to the Council on policies relating to: public safety; adult detention; constitutional and human rights; discrimination; civil and criminal liability; ethics; campaign practices; juvenile justice programs; youth services; the superior and district courts; judicial administration; prosecuting attorney; and public defense.

The committee also makes recommendations on matters relating to personal and environmental health; developmental disabilities; alcoholism and substance abuse; emergency medical services; human services; women's programs and aging programs, and the implementation of the children and families initiative.

Current Law, Justice & Human Services Agenda

Meeting Time: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9:30 am
                        Council Chambers, Room 1001
                        (Unless otherwise advertised)

Chair: Greg Nickels
Vice Chair: Kent Pullen
Members: Larry Gossett, David Irons, Rob McKenna, Dwight Pelz, Les Thomas

Committee Staff:

Lead Analyst: Doug Stevenson
Legislative Analysts: Clif Curry, Mike Reed
Committee Assistant: Gennevie Cook