[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Franklin 4-24-1990
by Ord. No. 1565 (Ch. 5 of the 1990 Code). Amendments noted
where applicable.]
There is hereby established an Alliance Against Substance Abuse under
the authority of P.L. 1989, c. 51 (N.J.S.A. 26:2BB-8 et seq.), and the Guidelines
of the Somerset County Municipal Alliance Plan Steering Subcommittee.
In accord with the above authorization, the purpose of the Alliance
is to address the symptoms and root causes of alcoholism and drug abuse problems
by developing:
A.
Organized and coordinated efforts with local schools,
law enforcement, business groups, and other community organizations
for the purpose of reducing alcoholism and drug abuse.
B.
In cooperation with local school districts, comprehensive
and effective alcohol and drug abuse education programs in grades kindergarten
through 12.
C.
In cooperation with local school districts, procedures
for the intervention, treatment, referral and discipline of students abusing
alcohol and/or drugs.
D.
Comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education support
and outreach efforts for parents in the community.
E.
Comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community awareness
programs.
A.
The Municipal Alliance of Franklin Township shall be appointed
by the Township Council for one year terms and shall include as its membership
a broad representation from the local community. Membership may include, but
shall not be limited to:
(1)
Mayoral representative;
(2)
The Chief of Police or his designee;
[Amended 3-28-1995 by Ord. No. 1889]
(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 including
but limited to local business and industry representatives;
(9)
A representative of organized labor;
(10)
A Municipal Court Judge or representative of the court
system;
(11)
Representatives of local civic associations;
(12)
Representatives of local mental health agencies, local
treatment and prevention providers;
(13)
Representatives of local religious groups; and
(14)
Private citizens to include youth representatives and
youth and adults recovering from drug and/or alcohol abuse.
B.
The Alliance may expand its membership from the local
community beyond the above listing if it desires.
C.
Members shall be appointed for one-year terms of office
which shall commence January 1 of each year and expire December 31 of each
year.
[Amended 8-12-1997 by Ord. No. 2025]
The Municipal Alliance of Franklin Township shall develop a comprehensive
plan to provide matching funds equivalent to the amount of monies received
from the Municipal Alliance for Prevention of Substance Abuse grant agreement
with Somerset County Department of Human Services. These matching funds shall
be a minimum of 25% cash or in-kind services.