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(a) The Council on Human Trafficking is established in the Virgin Islands Department of Justice. The Governor shall appoint the chair and members of the Council. Members must include representatives of:
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(1) the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, the Department of Human Services, the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission, the Virgin Islands Criminal Victims Compensation Commission, and such other departments and agencies of the Government having contact with victims of crimes;
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(2) non-governmental organizations that represent, advocate for, or provide services to victims; and
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(3) other organizations and individuals, including victims, whose expertise would benefit the Council.
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(b) Members of the Council shall serve four-year terms and may be reappointed.
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(c) The Government agencies represented on the Council established under this section shall provide staff and administrative services to the Council.
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(d) The Council established under this section shall meet on a regular basis and:
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(1) develop a coordinated and comprehensive plan to provide victims with services;
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(2) collect and evaluate data on human trafficking in the Virgin Islands and submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature;
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(3) promote public awareness about human trafficking, victim remedies and services, and trafficking prevention;
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(4) create a public-awareness sign that contains the Virgin Islands and National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline information;
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(5) coordinate training on human trafficking prevention and victim services for Government employees who may have recurring contact with victims or perpetrators; and
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(6) conduct other appropriate activities.
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