N.J. Admin. Code § 17:40-3.3

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

Section 17:40-3.3 - Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan application process

(a) The Council shall develop the Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan application and distribute it to the LACADA Alliance Steering Subcommittee each year.

(b) The LACADA Alliance Steering Subcommittee shall distribute the Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan forms to the Municipal Alliance Subcommittees.

(c) The LACADA Alliance Steering Subcommittee, in conjunction with the Alliance Coordinator, shall provide technical assistance and monitoring to the Municipal Alliance Subcommittees in the completion of the Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan forms.

(d) In order to be considered for approval, the Municipal Alliance Committee must complete and return the Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan to the LACADA Alliance Steering Subcommittee.

(e) The LACADA Alliance Steering Subcommittee, in conjunction with the Alliance Coordinator, shall review the Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan application submitted by Municipal Alliance Committees for compliance with the requirements of the Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan process, this chapter, and the governing law (N.J.S.A. 26:2BB-1 et seq.). The LACADA Alliance Steering Committee, in conjunction with the Alliance Coordinator, shall then develop a county plan incorporating the Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan for submission to the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

(f) Upon receipt of the LACADA Alliance Steering Subcommittee's plan, it and the Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan contained therein shall be reviewed by the Governor's Council and its staff. Additional information may be requested by the Council from the LACADA Alliance Steering Subcommittee or the Municipal Alliance Committee as needed.

(g) The Governor's Council will develop a formula for funding for the purpose of granting funds appropriated to the LACADA Alliance Coordinator and the Municipal Alliance Committees. The formula shall be adopted by the Council at a public meeting and shall thereafter be promulgated as a separate rule. When issuing a new Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan for the start of a new planning cycle, the Council will review and update the data used in the funding formula and thereafter revise allocations accordingly.

(h) To the extent the Legislature makes appropriation therefor, DEDR funds shall be granted by the Council, upon the recommendation of its Executive Director, to the LACADA Alliance Coordinator for the purpose of training and coordination and to Municipal Alliance Committees and member municipalities within the county which successfully complete the Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan and have it approved by the Council.

(i) The Governor's Council shall annually issue letters of intent for the distribution of DEDR funds to LACADA Alliance Coordinators and Municipal Alliance Committees.

(j) The county agency or individual designated by the governing body of each county pursuant to 26:2B-33is authorized to receive from the Governor's Council moneys made available under the Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan process. The designated county agency shall establish a separate fund for the receipt and disbursement of these moneys and such disbursement shall be made as directed by the Council for approved grants only.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:40-3.3

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 2418(c), effective 12/15/2014