§ 60-9. Duties of the Office.

In collaboration and consultation with the Council, the Office must:

(1) serve as an advocate for returning citizens;

(2) coordinate and monitor service delivery to returning citizens;

(3) promote the general welfare, empowerment, and reintegration of returning citizens in the areas of:

(i) employment and career development;

(ii) health care;

(iii) education;

(iv) housing; and

(v) social services;

(4) develop sustainable relationships and coordinate with federal, State, and private agencies working with returning citizens;

(5) develop and propose City policy regarding issues affecting returning citizens;

(6) participate in public hearings;

(7) promote community dialogue concerning the issues confronting returning citizens; and

(8) review, comment, and make recommendations on proposed legislation and regulations, policies, and programs that will affect returning citizens.