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ATTORNEY GENERAL

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

1 GRANITE PLACE SOUTH

CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03301

JOHN M. FORMELXA JAMES T. BOFFETTI

ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

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V5MAR 2 5 2026

March 3, 2026

Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte

and the Honorable Council

State House

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

Your Excellency and Members of the Council:

REQUESTED ACTION

For inclusion on the Governor and Council Consent Calendar, pursuant to MOP 1200,

I.D., authorize the Department of Justice to pay annual organizational dues to the National

Criminal Justice Association, Washington, DC (Vendor #167164), in the amount of $5,306,

effective upon Governor and Council approval for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

100% Federal Funds.

Funding for this request is available as follows:

02-20-20-201510-19830000 FY 2026

Grants Administration

026-500251 Organizational Dues $5,306

EXPLANATION

Membership with the National Criminal Justice Association, in the amount of $5,306,

enables the Department of Justice, Grants Management Unit, to participate in vital training

sessions regarding proper grant writing and management of criminal justice funds. It provides a

central repository for information on the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

(Byrne JAG) Act and other eriminal justice programs. In addition, members receive technical

assistance, networking opportunities with other members, and have access to expert resources

including, but not limited to, a State Administering Agency grant making and management

library.

Telephone 603-271-3658 • FAX 603-271-2110 • TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte

and the Honorable Council

March 3, 2026

Standard questions required for Governor and Executive Council for organization dues

and membership approval submissions:

1. How long has this organization been in existence and how long has this agency been a

member of this organization?

The National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) was established in 1971, and the

Department of Justice has been a member since 1996.

2. Is there any other organization which provides the same or similar benefits which your

agency belongs to?

The Department of Justice does not belong to any another organization providing the same

or similar benefits.

3. How many other states belong to this organization and is your agency the sole New

Hampshire state agency that is a member?

This organization is made up of all 50 States. The Department of Justice is the sole State

agency in New Hampshire belonging to this organization.

4. How is the dues structure established?

NCJA determines the dues amount based on state population.

5. What benefit does the state receive from participating in this membership?

Membership with the NCJA enables the Department of Justice, Grants Management Unit, to

participate in vital training sessions regarding proper grant writing and management of

criminal justice funds. It provides a central repository for information on the Byrne JAG Act

and other criminal justice programs. In addition, members receive technical assistance,

networking opportunities with other members, and have access to expert resources

including, but not limited to, a State Administering Agency grant making and management

library.

6. Are training or educational/research materials included in the membership? If so, is the cost

included.

Yes, training and educational/research materials are included in the membership. All

training costs are included.

7. Is the membership required to receive any federal grants or required in order to receive or

participate in licensing or certification exams?

Membership is strongly suggested, but not mandatory.

Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte

and the Honorable Council

March 3, 2026

8. Is there any travel included with this membership fee? Explain in detail any travel to include

the number of employees involved, the number of trips, destination if known and purposes of

membership supported trips.

There may be travel involved which is typically reimbursed through a scholarship. The

Director of Administration or designee should attempt to attend the national conference

which is held annually.

9. Which state agency employees are directly involved with this organization? (Indicate if they

are members, voting members, committee members and or officers of the organization).

Director of Administration or designee is an Advisory Member of NCJA because the

Department of Justice is a designated State Administering Agency for criminal justice grants.

10. Explain in detail any negative impact to the State if the Agency did not belong to this

organization.

Loss of information regarding grant funding.

Loss of vital training regarding grants applications and grant management.

Loss of technical assistance.

Loss of the grant management library; and

Loss of networking with other members regarding criminal justice grants.

In the event that federal funds are no longer available, general funds will not be requested

to support this request.

Please let me know if you have any questions concerning this request. Your

consideration is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully submitted.

J(^ M. Formella

Attorney General

#5458389

National Criminal Justice

Association

700 K St NW Ste 300

Washington, DC 20001-

5692

accountspayable@ncja.org

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DATE 11/19/2025

DUE DATE 12/19/2025

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Prepaid State Membership Dues

July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

NCJA Membership includes:

Subscriptions to the Justice Bulletin, our weekly online

newsletter (select number of staff)

Subscriptions to InfoLetter, a weekly online government

affairs newsletter (select number of staff)

Access to Connect2Grants, our regularly updated library of

justice-related funding opportunities (select number of staff)

Access to Connect2Justice, our members-only portal which

includes members-only resources and discussion groups

(select number of stafl^

Free registration for NCJA's Virtual Quarterly Policy

Discussions and Government Affairs Updates for all staff of

member agencies

Ability to participate in peer networking and learning

opportunities including month Learning Lunches for all staff of

member agencies

Ability to attend NCJA's annual Public Policy Summit open to

all staff of member agencies

Discounted registration rates for the annual Forum on

Criminal Justice for all staff of member agencies

A seat on the NCJA Advisory Council and leadership

opportunities

Opportunities to provide national leadership through

participation in NCJA activities and committees

Opportunities to influence national policy through consultation

with Congressional leaders and administration officials; and

Access to research by the NCJA staff

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1 5,306.00

i amount

5,306.00

Please make out any check to:

National Criminal Justice Association

BALANCE DUE $5,306.00