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Rochelle Eckeris elected chair of the Children's Justice Act Task Force
Summary
Task-force members nominated and elected Rochelle Eckeris as chair for a three-year term; the nomination was made by Jane Saint, seconded and carried by roll-call vote at the meeting.
Task-force members elected Rochelle Eckeris as the new chair of the Children's Justice Act Task Force for a three-year term.
Liz announced the chair position was open. "Is there anyone who is interested in filling that chair position, as it stands today?" she asked. Jane Saint nominated Rochelle Eckeris and told members she had discussed the role with Rochelle before making the nomination. Rochelle accepted the nomination, saying she would "accept the nomination because I have to hold true to what I said on my first year of service that I needed more experience before I would accept." Asia Goins signaled a second.
Jane Saint moved to approve Rochelle Eckeris as chair for a three-year term; Judge Pickard seconded the motion. The task force conducted a roll-call vote and the motion carried. Members congratulated Rochelle after the vote.
Why it matters: The chair serves as the principal leader for the task force’s agenda and work with staff; members noted the chair will review the upcoming CJA report and help guide follow-up on evaluations and bylaws.
Next steps: The vice-chair vacancy will be placed on the next meeting’s agenda for nomination and election.
