This chapter shall be known as the "Substance Awareness Ordinance of
the Township of Hanover."
The intent and purpose of this chapter is to create a Substance Awareness
Council, hereinafter referred to as "Council" the purpose and mission of which
shall be to address the wide spectrum of issues and problems concerning substance
abuse and its direct impact on the adolescent and family as well as the extended
impact of substance abuse throughout the community. In accordance with P.L.
1989, c. 51, the Council shall endeavor to work toward meeting the following
goals and objectives:
A. Organize and coordinate efforts which involve schools,
law enforcement, business groups and other community organizations for the
purpose of reducing substance abuse.
B. Cooperate with local school districts in assisting, supporting
and encouraging substance awareness programs.
C. Provide comprehensive substance abuse education, support
and outreach efforts for all citizens of the community.
D. Provide comprehensive substance abuse community awareness
programs.
E. Provide and maintain a broad base of referral services
to the community.
There is hereby established a Hanover Township Substance Awareness Council,
hereinafter referred to as "Council" consisting of a minimum of 11 members,
one of whom shall be a member of the Township Committee. All members of the
Council shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the
Township Committee. The Council shall be recognized as an Ad Hoc Advisory
Committee of the Township reporting directly to the Township Committee. The
members of the Council shall serve without remuneration.
In order to obtain a broad representation from the Township community,
membership on the Council may include but shall not be limited to the following
categories:
A. Mayoral Council representative.
B. Chief of Police or designee.
C. Presidents of School Boards or designee.
D. Superintendents of schools or designee.
E. Student Assistance Coordinators or designee.
F. Representatives of Parents-Teachers Associations.
G. Representatives from student governments.
H. Representatives of local civic associations.
I. Representatives of the clergy or designees.
J. Representatives of the Senior Citizens Club.
L. Representatives of local Board of Health and/or Health
Department.
M. Representatives of business community.
All decisions of the Council shall require a quorum of the appointed
membership to be present. A majority of that quorum shall constitute a legal
vote on all matters. A quorum shall consist of at least six members of the
Council.