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A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE E CRIME JUSTICE ADV. PL. COUNCIL AS THE REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AGENCY CHARGED WITH THE DUTY OF PLANNING FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 OR SUCCESSOR LEGISLATION PASSED BY THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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WHEREAS, the United States Congress on June 19, 1968, passed the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act the purpose of which was to assist states and local units of government in strengthening and improving the criminal justice system; and,
WHEREAS, any local political subdivision desiring to obtain funds under the Crime Control Act must first participate in comprehensive Criminal Justice Planning as herein described; and,
NOW THEREFIRE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas:
SECTION 1: In accordance with the purpose and intent of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 or Successor Legislation as formulated for the State of Arkansas by the Arkansas Crime and Law Enforcement Planning Division, State Department of Planning, the City Council of Jonesboro, Arkansas, do hereby agree to participate in regional planning activities as designated by the Arkansas Crime and Law Enforcement Planning Program, State Department of Planning and assign all planning funds, to which we would otherwise be entitled, to the City of Jonesboro.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption until rescinded.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 1974.