Title
An Ordinance amending sections 2-250, 2-251, 2-253 and 2-256 of the Code of Ordinances changing the name to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition, changing the terminology from Domestic Violence to Interpersonal Violence, changing the board membership composition from seven (7) to ten (10) appointed members, deleting the membership requirement of the Director of Sunflower Kids Supervised Visitation Center, and adding the Fayette Friend of the Court, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Multicultural Affairs Coordinator, the Violence Against Women Act Attorney from the Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, and the Director of the Div. of Family and Youth Services for CHES Solutions Group as ex-officio members. [Dept. of Social Services, Theakston]
Summary
Authorization to amend the Domestic Violence Prevention Board Ordinance, to reflect the new name of the Board to the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition, to change outdated terminology, and to expand the voting member composition by 3 Ex - Officio members, and 3 At - Large members to allow for more diverse representation. No Budgetary impact. (L0682-19) (Theakston/Ford)
Budgetary Implications [select]: No.
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Law: Yes, Completed by Melissa Murphy, 6/13/19
Risk Management: No
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That Sections 2-250, 2-251, 2-253 and 2-256 of the Code of Ordinances, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2-250. - Created; purpose.
(1) A board is hereby created which shall be known as the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition, hereinafter referred to as "board."
(2) The board is established fo...
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