Ex Officio Members
Ex officio members of ICAOS serve the Commission in an advisory role and may participate on committees, offering subject matter expertise to support its work. An ex officio member serves by virtue of their position or affiliation with a partner organization. While they contribute to discussions, they do not vote in committee or Commission-wide meetings. Below is a list of current ex officio members.
American Jail Association (AJA)
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA)
Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI)
Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA)
Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ)
Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA)
Interstate Commission for Juveniles (ICJ)
National Association for Public Defense (NAPD)
National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)
National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO)
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA)
National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)
National Governors Association (NGA)
National Institute of Corrections (NIC)
National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA)
National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA)
Resource
Ex Officio Orientation Manual - This manual provides ex officio members with the information and support needed to effectively fulfill their role. It outlines opportunities for engagement, introduces the organizations represented on the Commission, and supports collaboration toward shared goals.
Ex-Officio Members
Lori James-Townes
Ex Officio / National Office of Public Defense (NAPD)Sandra Hunt
Kendall Rhyne