There is hereby established a Municipal Alliance
Committee for the Township of Stafford.
[Amended 11-12-1991 by Ord. No. 91-61]
A. The Municipal Alliance Committee shall consist of
nine regular members, and all other members shall be alternates. Members
of the Municipal Alliance Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor
with the advice and consent of the Township Council of the Township
of Stafford.
[Amended 2-20-1996 by Ord. No. 96-20]
B. The members of the Municipal Alliance Committee, where
practical, shall consist of at least one individual from the following
categories: the Chief of Police; the President of the School Board;
the Superintendent of Schools; a student assistance coordinator; a
representative of the Parent-Teacher Association; a representative
of the local bargaining unit for teachers; a representative of the
Chamber of Commerce; a representative of the local court system; representatives
of local civic associations; a representative of local religious groups;
individuals who have been impacted by alcoholism and/or drug abuse,
including individuals who have been directly affected by their own
or family member's abuse or addictions; representatives of labor unions;
representatives of the media; private citizens with interest or experience
in issues concerning alcohol and/or drug abuse; and/or representatives
of public and private organizations involved in treatment of alcohol
and drug related problems.
C. The members of the Municipal Alliance Committee shall
designate one of their members as Chairman of the Committee to serve
for a term of one year commencing on January 1 of that year and ending
on December 31 of the same year. Members of the Municipal Alliance
Committee shall elect such other officers from amongst their committee
as they deem appropriate. Any individual designated as an officer
of the Municipal Alliance Committee shall serve for a term of one
year commencing on January 1 of that year and ending on December 31
of the same year.
D. The Mayor and Township Council may employ or appoint
such individual or individuals as the Mayor and Council deems necessary
to assist the Municipal Alliance Committee in fulfilling its duties
and obligations. The Mayor and Township Council and the Township Administrator
shall have full control over said appointed or employed individual,
including the right to take disciplinary action including termination
of employment.
[Amended 11-12-1991 by Ord. No. 91-61]
A. The term of office for all members of the Municipal
Alliance Committee shall be one year. This term of office shall be
considered to commence as of January 1 of that year and terminate
on December 31 of the same year.
B. A vacancy on the Municipal Alliance Committee occurring
other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired
term by appointment of the Mayor with the advice and consent of the
Township Council.
The Municipal Alliance Committee shall:
A. Organize and coordinate efforts involving schools,
law enforcement, business groups and other community organizations
for the purpose of reducing alcoholism and drug abuse.
B. In cooperation with the local school districts, develop
comprehensive and effective alcoholism and drug abuse education programs
in grades kindergarten through twelve.
C. In cooperation with local school districts, develop
procedures for the intervention, treatment and discipline of students
abusing alcohol or drugs.
D. Develop comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education
and support an outreach effort for parents in the community.
E. Develop comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community
awareness programs.
F. Make such individual studies and reports and initiate
alcoholism and drug abuse programs as may be requested by the Mayor
and Township Council.