[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Liberty 5-10-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-8. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Drug-Free School Zones — See Ch. 9.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:2BB-9, there is hereby created and established
an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee of the Township Committee to be known
as "Liberty Township Municipal Alliance Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse,"
hereinafter referred to as "LTMA."
A.
The LTMA shall consist of an unlimited number of members to be appointed
by the Township Committee. There shall be a minimum of nine members,
at least one from each of the following six classes or categories
of people:
(1)
A member of the Township Committee.
(3)
A representative of a local civic organization or private business.
(4)
A representative of a local religious group.
(5)
A representative of the local Parent Teacher's Association.
(6)
An individual who has been directly affected by their own or family
member's abuse or addiction.
B.
Any number of additional members may be appointed from among the
aforesaid classes or groups of people or from among the following
classes or groups: township school students; teacher associations;
public or private organizations or individuals involved in treatment
of alcohol- and drug-related problems; civil youth organizations;
labor unions; the media, or any interested private citizen.
The Township Committee may remove any member of the LTMA with
cause. A vacancy on the LTMA occurring otherwise than by expiration
of a term of a member may be filled for the unexpired term in the
same manner as the original appointment.
A.
The LTMA, in consultation with the Warren County Advisory Committee
on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, shall identify alcoholism and drug prevention,
education and community needs.
B.
The LTMA shall implement the Alliance programs formulated pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 26:2BB-8.
C.
The LTMA may apply for funding through the procedures described in
N.J.A.C. 17:40-1.1 et seq.
D.
The LTMA shall be responsible for:
(1)
Organizing and coordinating efforts involving schools, law enforcement,
business groups and other community organizations for the purpose
of reducing alcoholism and drug abuse.
(2)
In cooperation with local school districts, developing comprehensive
and effective alcoholism and drug abuse education programs in grades
K-12.
(3)
In cooperation with local school districts, developing procedures
for the intervention, referral to treatment and discipline of students
abusing alcohol or drugs.
(4)
Developing comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education support
and outreach efforts for parents in the community.
(5)
Developing comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community awareness
programs.
(6)
Creating a network of community leaders, private citizens, and representatives
of public and private human service agencies who make a comprehensive
and coordinated effort to promote and support drug and alcohol prevention
and education programs and related activities with an emphasis on
youth.
(7)
Conducting an assessment of its community to determine the needs
of the community in relation to alcoholism and drug abuse issues.
(8)
Identifying existing efforts and services acting to reduce alcoholism
and drug abuse.
(9)
Coordinating projects within the municipality to avoid fragmentation
and duplication.
(10)
Developing programs to be implemented at the municipal level or participating
in regionally developed programs that accomplish the purposes of the
Alliance effort and of the LTMA.
(11)
Assisting the township in acquiring funds for Alliance programs including
the establishment of a permanent, standing subcommittee on fundraising.
E.
The LTMA shall keep such records and provide such information to
the Governor's Council as may be required for fiscal audit.
F.
The LTMA shall cooperate with the Governor's Council on Alcoholism
and Drug Abuse and the Alliance Steering Subcommittee of the Warren
County Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to provide
municipal data, reports and other information which may be required
for the County Alliance Plan or needed to assist the Alliance effort.
The LTMA shall meet promptly after appointment and shall elect
officers consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer. The LTMA shall establish bylaws for its governance, shall
hold meetings regularly, and establish an annual calendar of meetings
at its organizational meeting each year. Minutes shall be kept of
all LTMA meetings and a quorum shall be required for action to be
taken by the LTMA. A quorum shall be 50% of the LTMA membership plus
one. A quorum may be present in person or by proxy duly filed in writing
with the Secretary of the Committee; provided, however, that at least
five of the six mandatory class members are physically present.
Before the LTMA receives DEDR (drug enforcement and demand reduction
penalties described by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-15 et seq.) funds from the Governor's
Council, the LTMA shall develop a comprehensive plan to provide matching
funds equivalent to the amount of the grant award. A fund raising
subcommittee shall be established by the LTMA which must meet at least
quarterly during any project period. The comprehensive plan for providing
matching funds may include, but is not limited to, the following:
A.
The donation of the use of municipal property at a fair market value
to the project.
B.
Time, as reflected by salary and wages, of the municipal and private
sector employers who perform services in accordance with the project.
C.
Complimentary (public service) advertising on local media, such as
newspapers, radio and cable television, above the level of standard
public service requirements.
D.
Organize community benefits focused on the Alliance which utilize
celebrities, sports figures or experts in the field of addictions,
who donate their services.
E.
Door-to-door type of fund raising.
F.
Solicitations to business and industry for donations.
G.
Activities to raise funds which have potential for bringing a significant
number of community persons together, such as runs, walks, bake sales
and car washes.
H.
The donation of printing and other mass reproductions of materials
to carry the anti-alcohol and drug abuse message to the community.
Periodic reports shall be submitted to the Township Committee
by the LTMA regarding progress in obtaining matching funds, and shall
include, on a form prescribed by the Governor's Council, a progress
report detailing the progress made on accomplishing the purposes of
the grant. The township shall submit to the Governor's Council
on forms prescribed:
A.
Detailed and accurate accounting of all expenditures made under the
grant.
B.
Periodic reports of the progress made in accomplishing the purposes
of the grant.
C.
At the end of each fiscal year in which any grant falls, the township
must submit an audited financial statement explaining its use of funds
and provide such other information as may be prescribed by the Governor's
Council. The form of the within submissions must be consistent with
the requirements of N.J.A.C. 17:40-3.4. In no event shall any funds
from the grant be used to undertake any activity which is not in accordance
with the purpose of the grant as approved by the Governor's Council.
The LTMA may coordinate and jointly participate in any programs,
fundraising activities, or grant proposals with any other authorized
municipal alliance created by any municipality within the County of
Warren, without further enabling legislation.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon publication
as provided by law.
