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(1) The law and justice council shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) To address criminal justice issues as provided in RCW 72.09.300;

(b) To make recommendations and/or provide advice to the county council and/or other members of the law and justice council;

(c) To create subcommittees to evaluate or research particular areas related to criminal justice. These subcommittees may be of a temporary or on-going nature. Membership on the subcommittees shall not be restricted to members of the law and justice council, but a member of the law and justice council shall serve as liaison to the law and justice council and report back to it on a regular basis; and

(d) To serve as a focal point for information sharing by law and justice task forces and/or committees.

(2) The law and justice council shall establish an advisory committee on juvenile justice proportionality. The advisory committee shall have the composition and duties as set out in RCW 92.09.300(9). (Added by Ord. 94-039 § 1, Apr. 27, 1994; Amended by Ord. 97-053, July 9, 1997, Eff date July 21, 1997; Amended by Amended Ord. 08-006, Feb. 27, 2008, Eff date Mar. 13, 2008).