N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7 § 1900.2 - Composition and function of the temporary release committee
(a) Each
institution having a potential body of inmates who could qualify for temporary
release programs shall have a temporary release committee. The temporary
release committee shall be composed of a chairperson at salary grade 22 or
above, unless otherwise authorized, and two staff members from either community
supervision, program services, or security, unless otherwise
authorized.
(b) The chairperson,
two committee members, and no more than three alternates (unless otherwise
authorized) for each of the three committee positions shall be nominated by the
superintendent and shall be subject to approval by the commissioner or his/her
designee. One of the two members shall also be designated as an alternate
chairperson. Members shall continue service at the pleasure of the
commissioner. To assure familiarity of members of the committee with the
process and consistency in decisionmaking, changes in the membership of the
committee shall not be made frequently and only with the approval of the
commissioner or his/her designee.
(c) The temporary release committee shall
meet at least once a week, unless otherwise authorized by the director of
temporary release, in a formal meeting for the consideration of temporary
release applications. Three committee members (including the chairperson) shall
be present at each temporary release committee meeting.
(d) The chairperson shall be responsible for
all administrative duties and the functioning of the temporary release
committee. The chairperson shall participate in committee selection decisions
as a voting member.
(e) Once a
year, the entire facility temporary release committee membership must be
submitted to the Director of temporary release for approval of the commissioner
or designee.
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