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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1974.10.15 - 15312RESOLUTION NO. 687)± RE: JAIL ADMINISTRATOR BY: MR. LENNON TO: THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MR. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: WHEREAS, the Jail Complex provides complete jail service facilities including space orovisions for the development and adoption of rehabilitation programs, as the idea of confinement for violation of the law is not based upon punishment but upon the expectations of rehabilitation and returning as a useful member of society; and - - WHEREAS, the Sheriff is the Chief Administrative Officer of the County, who executes the mandates of the Courts and en- , forces order; .and WHEREAS, the internal operation of the Jail is becoming ever-increasing and equally complicated and makes it difficult to implement an effective rehabilitation program as well as other administrative functions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners immediately take the necessary steps to create •the position of an Oakland County Jail Administrator. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Jail Administrator implement the developed Rehabilitation Program and other administrative func- tions for inmates housed in the Oakland County Jail. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of- the foregoing resolution. Moved by Lennon supported by Quinn the resolution be referred to the Personnel Practice Committee and Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. There were no objections.