SANTA ANA FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER/COUNTY OF ORANGE SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

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ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Creation of Santa Ana Familv Justice Center In June 2019, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Santa Ana unanimously passed an ordinance creating the Family Justice Center Department of the City of Santa Ana under the leadership of the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) and direction of the City Manager. The ordinance also created a Family Justice Center Steering Committee to assist the City Manager with long-term planning. In December 2019, the Santa Ana Police Department subsequently appointed Maria E. Fier ro, as the Director of the Santa Ana Family Justice Center Department (SAFJC). Steering Committee The SAFJC Steering Committee consists of Santa Ana Police Department Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Investigations, the Commander of the Criminal Investigation Division and the Director of the SAFJC. The role of the Steering Committee is to assist the Mayor and City Council by developing operational guidelines, a long-term strategic plan, and provide recommendations for programs, priorities, and staffing levels for the SAFJC. SAFJC Administrative Team The Administrative Team consists of the following personnel ❑ Commander of the Criminal Investigation Division (SAPD) ❑ Director 'EPISAFJC ❑ Receptionist The responsibilities of the Administrative Team include but are not limited to: managing the day- to-day operations of the SAFJC; ensuring clients receive requested information and services; coordinating site visitors; assisting in the implementation of goals and objectives of SAFJC grants; coordinating the development of policies and procedures; developing and supervising the volunteer program and training materials; using resources and facilities, and serving as liaisons to other on -site governmental and community partners. Volunteer Administrators assist with the Volunteer Program and day-to-day operations. A' SAFJC Staff work closely with the Site Committee to handle day-to-day operational and policy issues. The Site Committee works closely with on -site Community Partners and Community Leaders to implement the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan..."C Site Committee The Site Committee provides leadership and direction for the overall day -to- day management of the SAFJC. The Site Committee actively participates and works with Community Partners at the monthly Community Partners Meeting and Quarterly Strategic Planning Meetings. The Site Committee consists of the following representatives: ❑ SAFJC Director rci