2001 Minnesota Statutes

     611A.202 Interagency task force on domestic violence and 
  sexual assault prevention. 

    Subdivision 1.    Task force membership.  The 
 interagency task force on domestic violence and sexual assault 
 prevention consists of the following individuals, or their 
 designees: 

    (1) the director of domestic violence and sexual assault 
 prevention; 

    (2) the director of the department of public safety's 
 office of drug policy and violence prevention; 

    (3) a representative of the department of children, 
 families, and learning who is responsible for or knowledgeable 
 about violence prevention issues, child visitation, and abused 
 children's programs within the department's jurisdiction; 
 appointed by the commissioner of children, families, and 
 learning; 

    (4) a representative of the department of corrections who 
 is responsible for or knowledgeable about violence prevention 
 and restorative justice issues within the department's 
 jurisdiction; appointed by the commissioner of corrections; 

    (5) a representative of the department of health who is 
 responsible for or knowledgeable about family and public health 
 violence prevention issues within the department's jurisdiction; 
 appointed by the commissioner of health; 

    (6) a representative of the department of human services 
 who is responsible for or knowledgeable about violence 
 prevention issues within the department's jurisdiction; 
 appointed by the commissioner of human services; 

    (7) a representative of the department of economic security 
 who is responsible for or knowledgeable about violence 
 prevention issues within the department's jurisdiction; 
 appointed by the commissioner of economic security; 

    (8) a county attorney knowledgeable in domestic violence 
 and sexual assault issues; appointed by the Minnesota county 
 attorney's association; 

    (9) a judge knowledgeable in domestic violence and sexual 
 assault issues; appointed by the chief justice of the supreme 
 court; 

    (10) a city attorney knowledgeable in domestic violence and 
 sexual assault issues; appointed by the league of Minnesota 
 cities; 

    (11) a representative from the United States Attorney's 
 office knowledgeable in domestic violence and sexual assault 
 issues; appointed by the United States Attorney; 

    (12) the attorney general, or a designee; 

    (13) a representative from the Minnesota coalition for 
 battered women; appointed by the coalition; 

    (14) a representative from the Minnesota coalition against 
 sexual assault; appointed by the coalition; 

    (15) a representative from a battered women shelter; 
 appointed by the commissioner of public safety; 

    (16) the executive director of the center for crime victim 
 services; and 

    (17) a peace officer knowledgeable in domestic violence and 
 sexual assault issues; appointed by the commissioner of public 
 safety. 

    Subd. 2.    Chair; staff.  The director of domestic 
 violence and sexual assault prevention shall serve as the task 
 force's chair and provide necessary staff to assist the task 
 force. 

    Subd. 3.    Objectives.  The task force shall work to 
 promote the objectives described in section 611A.201, 
 subdivision 2, and prepare the strategic plan and evaluations 
 described in subdivision 4. 

    Subd. 4.    Strategic plan; evaluation.  (a) By January 
 15, 2001, the task force shall submit a strategic plan on 
 domestic violence and sexual assault prevention to the governor 
 and legislature.  The plan must include: 

    (1) recommendations on how to reduce incidents of domestic 
 violence and sexual assault; 

    (2) recommendations on how to coordinate existing resources 
 at the federal, state, and local levels to reduce incidents of 
 domestic violence and sexual assault; including specific 
 proposals on how these entities may cooperate better; 

    (3) recommendations for changes in policies and laws to 
 reduce incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault; 

    (4) recommendations on the need for increased services and 
 resources to reduce incidents of domestic violence and sexual 
 assault; and 

    (5) other items deemed appropriate by the task force. 

    (b) By January 15 of each year, the task force shall 
 evaluate the progress made in reducing domestic violence and 
 sexual assaults during the preceding year.  The evaluation must 
 detail the response to the strategic plan described in paragraph 
 (a), including the progress, if any, made towards implementing 
 each of its recommendations.  The evaluation must also assess 
 the successes and failures of the director of domestic violence 
 and sexual assault prevention in achieving the director's 
 objectives. 

    Subd. 5.    Safe council.  To the degree feasible, the 
 task force shall cooperate and coordinate its activities with 
 the SAFE council. 

    Subd. 6.    Expiration and compensation.  
 Notwithstanding section 15.059, the task force expires June 30, 
 2005.  Task force members may receive expense reimbursements as 
 provided in section 15.059.  Task force members who are not 
 public employees may receive compensation for serving as 
 provided in section 15.059. 

    HIST: 2000 c 368 s 2