N.J. Admin. Code § 17:40-2.5

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 17:40-2.5 - Functions of the Municipal Alliance Committee

(a) The Municipal Alliance Committee, in consultation with the Local (County) Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, shall identify alcoholism and drug prevention, education, and community needs.

(b) The Municipal Alliance Committee shall implement the Alliance programs formulated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:2BB-8.

(c) The Municipal Alliance Committee may apply for funding through the procedures described in this chapter.

(d) The Municipal Alliance Committee shall also be responsible for:

1. Organizing and coordinating efforts involving schools, law enforcement, business groups and other community organizations for the purpose of reducing alcoholism and drug abuse;

2. In cooperation with local school districts, developing comprehensive and effective alcoholism and drug abuse education programs in grades K through 12;

3. In cooperation with local school districts, developing procedures for the intervention, referral to treatment and discipline of students abusing alcohol or drugs;

4. Developing comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education support and outreach efforts for parents in the community;

5. Developing comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community awareness programs;

6. Creating a network of community leaders, private citizens, and representatives of public and private human service agencies who will make a comprehensive and coordinated effort to promote and support drug and alcohol prevention and education programs and related activities with an emphasis on youth;

7. Conducting an assessment of their community to determine the needs of the community in relation to alcoholism and drug abuse issues;

8. Identifying existing efforts and services acting to reduce alcoholism and drug abuse;

9. Coordinating projects within the municipality to avoid fragmentation and duplication;

10. Developing programs to be implemented at the municipal level or participating in regionally-developed programs that accomplish the purpose of the Alliance effort and the purposes of the Municipal Alliance Committee;

11. Assisting the municipality in acquiring funds for Alliance programs, including the establishment of a permanent, standing subcommittee on fundraising;

12. The Municipal Alliance Committee shall keep such records and provide such information to the Governor's council as may be required for fiscal audit; and

13. Cooperating with the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Alliance Steering Subcommittee of the County Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to provide municipal data, reports or other information which may be required for the County Alliance Plan or needed to assist the Alliance effort.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:40-2.5