(1) The council comprises fifteen members appointed by the governor. (2) The governor must create a membership that includes: (a)(i) Representatives of: The department of corrections; the juvenile rehabilitation administration; a statewide organization representing community and technical colleges; a statewide organization representing law enforcement interests; a statewide organization representing the interests of crime victims; a statewide organization representing prosecutors; a statewide organization representing public defenders; a statewide or local organization representing businesses and employers; housing providers; and faith-based organizations or communities; (ii) At least two persons with experience reentering the community after incarceration; and (iii) Two other community leaders. (b) At least one position of the council must be reserved for an invited person with a background in tribal affairs, and such position has all of the same voting and other powers of other members. (3) When making appointments, the governor shall consider: (a) The racial and ethnic background of applicants in order for the membership to reflect the diversity of racial and ethnic backgrounds of all those who are incarcerated in the state; (b) The gender of applicants in order for the membership to reflect the gender diversity of all those who are incarcerated in the state; (c) The geographic location of all applicants in order for the membership to represent the different geographic regions of the state; and (d) The experiences and background of all applicants relating to the incarcerated population.
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