§ 2-95. Correctional system liaison officer.

(a)

Position created; purpose. The position of correctional system liaison officer is hereby created to serve the Parish of Jefferson, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office in order to administer the inter-parish agreement for the housing of one hundred (100) Jefferson Parish inmates at the Orleans Parish Prison.

(b)

Duties. The correctional system liaison officer shall:

(1)

Act as the liaison officer among the Parish of Jefferson, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff to insure that the letter of agreement is carried out accordingly.

(2)

Maintain an information system on the transfer, housing and release of inmates from the Orleans Parish Prison.

(3)

Process all billings from the Orleans Parish Prison, and authorize payment.

(4)

Troubleshoot all problem areas and help resolve issues to the satisfaction of all parties.

(5)

Make timely inspections of housing of the inmates at the Orleans Parish Prison.

(6)

Carry out any and all duties as assigned by the director of the criminal justice coordinating council.

(c)

Qualifications. The correctional system liaison officer shall have at least five (5) years of correctional management experience.

(d)

Appointment. The correctional system liaison officer shall be appointed by the parish president with the approval of the parish council.

(e)

Salary. The salary of the correctional system liaison officer shall be established by the parish president within Group III of the executive pay plan.

(Ord. No. 19275, § 1, 12-7-94)