The Allocation Advisory Committee for Prevention Programs makes recommendations to the County Executive and the County Council on intended use of the 1/4th of the 1/10th percent Criminal Justices Sales and Use Tax. These funding recommendations are for youth-violence prevention programs that benefit youth who reside in unincorporated Pierce County. The Allocation Advisory Committee is comprised of up to 15 members who reside in unincorporated Pierce County.
Members should have some knowledge and experience with the prevention of violence to children and youth. Members are appointed by the Pierce County Executive and confirmed by the Pierce County Council. Members may serve no more than two consecutive four year terms.The majority of the Committee work takes place in the months of October, February, April, May and June.