R277-709-12. Advisory Councils

  (1)(a) Each LEA serving youth in custody shall establish a local interagency advisory council which shall be responsible for advising member agencies concerning coordination of youth in custody programs.

  (b) Members of council required under Subsection (1)(a) shall include, if applicable to the LEA, the following:

  (i) a representative of the Division of Child and Family Services;

  (ii) a representative of the Division of Juvenile Justice Services;

  (iii) directors of agencies located in an LEA such as detention centers, secure lockup facilities, observation and assessment units, and the Utah State Hospital;

  (iv) a representative of community-based alternative programs for custodial juveniles; and

  (v) a representative of the LEA.

  (2) A local interagency advisory council required under Subsection (1)(a) shall:

  (a) adopt by-laws for its operation; and

  (b) meet at least quarterly.