N.J. Admin. Code § 17:40-2.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 17:40-2.4 - Municipal Alliance Committees; membership; bylaws, meetings

(a) Municipalities, in compliance with the standards set forth herein, may become members of the Alliance effort and may become eligible to receive State funds to assist the programs developed in their community.

(b) The governing body of each municipality may appoint a Municipal Alliance Committee, or join with one or more municipalities to appoint a Municipal Alliance Committee.

(c) Members of the Municipal Alliance Committee may be appointed by the governing body of the municipality. Each Committee shall include broad representation from the local community. Membership may include, but is not limited to:

1. The governing body's appointed representative;

2. The chief of police;

3. The President of the school board;

4. The superintendent of schools;

5. A student assistance coordinator;

6. A representative of the Parent-Teacher Association;

7. A representative of the local bargaining unit for teachers;

8. A representative of the Chamber of Commerce;

9. A representative from the local court system;

10. A representative of local civic associations;

11. Representatives of local religious groups;

12. Individuals who have been impacted by alcoholism and/or drug abuse, including individuals who have been directly affected by their own, or family's member's abuse or addictions;

13. Representatives of labor unions;

14. Representatives of the media;

15. Private citizens with interest or experience in issues concerning alcohol and/or drug abuse; and/or

16. Representatives of public and private organizations involved in treatment of alcohol and drug related problems.

(d) There shall be no limitation on the number of members who may be appointed to the Municipal Alliance Committee by the Mayor or governing body. Fifty percent of the members, however must reside in the municipality. Members shall be appointed for specific terms. Officers may either be appointed by the governing body, or elected by the Committee. A complete list of Municipal Alliance Committee members, with their addresses, shall be annually provided to the Council.

(e) Municipal Alliance Committees shall be established by municipal ordinance or resolution. Thereafter, a letter from the local governing body shall be submitted to the County Alliance Steering Committee, along with a copy of the ordinance and a membership list, requesting acknowledgement of the municipality as an Alliance member. The County Alliance Steering Committee shall acknowledge all Municipal Alliance Committees which meet the requirements of this chapter and shall promptly advise the municipality and the Council in writing when acknowledgement is issued.

(f) Bylaws should be adopted by each Municipal Alliance Committee. Committee meetings shall be held regularly, with an annual calendar of meetings established at the Committee's organizational meeting. Minutes shall be kept of all Committee meetings, and a quorum of Committee meetings shall be required for action to be taken by the Committee. A quorum shall be 50 percent of the Committee membership plus one.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:40-2.4