[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Rocky Hill 5-5-2014 by Ord. No. 2-2014.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Youth Services Commission — See Ch. 38.
Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 53.
Drug-free zones — See Ch. 86.
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Editor's Note: This ordinance was originally adopted as Ch. 119 but was renumbered to maintain the organization of the Code.
A. 
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:2BB-9, the Borough of Rocky Hill, in conjunction with the Township of Montgomery, hereby establishes a joint Municipal Alliance Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.
B. 
The joint Municipal Alliance Committee is formed for the purposes of:
(1) 
Assessing and implementing evidentiary-based policies and programs to reduce alcohol and substance abuse;
(2) 
Organizing and coordinating programs to reduce alcoholism and substance abuse;
(3) 
Initiating and supporting awareness and comprehensive educational programs to deter alcoholism and substance abuse;
(4) 
Developing and implementing procedures for the intervention and treatment referral of youths and adults abusing alcohol, tobacco and drugs;
(5) 
Providing an open forum for communication, education and information regarding solutions to the problems of alcoholism and substance abuse;
(6) 
Planning, advising and recommending policy and programs on alcoholism and substance abuse; and
(7) 
Encouraging and initiating the creation and development of opportunities for those recovering from alcoholism, tobacco and drug addiction.
The functions and responsibilities of the joint Municipal Alliance Committee shall be those outlined in N.J.A.C. 17:40-2.5, as the same may be amended from time to time.
A. 
All members of the joint Municipal Alliance Committee shall be appointed by the Township Committee of the Township of Montgomery or by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rocky Hill. There is no limit on the number of members that may be appointed to this joint Committee. However, the Mayor and Council of Rocky Hill shall not appoint more than 33% of the total number of members.
B. 
The joint Municipal Alliance Committee shall include broad representation from the local community. Membership may include, but is not limited to:
(1) 
Members of the governing body;
(2) 
The Chief of Police, or his/her designee;
(3) 
The President of the school board, or his/her designee;
(4) 
The Superintendent of schools, or his/her designee;
(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;
(9) 
A representative from the local court system;
(10) 
A representative from a local civil association;
(11) 
Representatives of local religious groups;
(12) 
Individuals who may have been impacted by alcoholism and/or substance abuse, including individuals who have been directly affected by their own or a family member's abuse or addictions;
(13) 
Representatives of labor unions;
(14) 
Representatives of the media;
(15) 
Private citizens, including citizens, with interests or experience in issues concerning alcoholism and/or substance abuse;
(16) 
Representatives of public and private organizations involved in the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse related problems.
C. 
Fifty percent of the members must reside in the Township of Montgomery or the Borough of Rocky Hill.
D. 
Each member shall be appointed for a one-year term, unless a longer term is specifically designated at the time of appointment.
A. 
The Borough Council may remove any member that it appoints to the joint Municipal Alliance Committee for cause after written notice has been served upon the member. Cause for removal may be found where a member has missed three consecutive meetings without prior permission from the Co-Chairpersons. The Co-Chairpersons shall report to the Borough Council every six months as to such absenteeism.
B. 
In the event of a vacancy occurring in the joint Municipal Alliance Committee other than by expiration of term, such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term only in the same manner as the original appointment. The Co-Chairpersons shall be responsible for notifying the Borough Council, in writing, of any such vacancy.
A. 
Officers of the joint Municipal Alliance Committee shall be appointed by the Township Committee of the Township of Montgomery.
B. 
The Township Committee may delegate, by resolution, the appointment of any or all officers to the joint Municipal Alliance Committee. In the event that the Township Committee makes such a delegation, the joint Municipal Alliance Committee shall elect from among its members two Co-Chairpersons.
C. 
The Co-Chairpersons shall be the presiding officers of the joint Municipal Alliance Committee and shall be responsible for running any and all meetings of this joint Committee. If one of the Co-Chairpersons is absent from a meeting, the other Co-Chairperson shall be responsible for running the meeting.
D. 
The joint Municipal Alliance Committee shall also have a Recording Secretary, who may or may not be a member of the joint Committee or a municipal employee.
A. 
The joint Municipal Alliance Committee shall meet on a regular basis, with a calendar of meetings established at the Committee's organization meeting.
B. 
The Recording Secretary shall keep minutes and records of all meetings and proceedings. All meetings shall be noticed and conducted in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act.[1] Copies of all minutes shall be maintained in the office of the joint Committee and shall be promptly delivered to the Township Clerk.
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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.
C. 
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:40-2.4(f), a quorum is required in order for the joint Municipal Alliance Committee to take action. A quorum shall be 50% of the Committee membership plus one.
D. 
Nonmembers may attend and contribute to Municipal Alliance Committee meetings at the discretion of the joint Committee. Such nonmembers shall not have any voting privileges.
E. 
The joint Municipal Alliance Committee shall have the power to establish bylaws and rules for the conduct of its meetings.
A. 
The joint Municipal Alliance Committee shall have the power to establish standing and ad hoc subcommittees as needed.
B. 
The joint Municipal Alliance Committee shall establish a fundraising subcommittee that shall meet as often as needed, but at least quarterly, during a particular fundraising project.
C. 
On a periodic basis, but at least quarterly, the joint Municipal Alliance Committee shall submit a detailed accounting of all anticipated expenditures to the Township Committee of the Township of Montgomery for review and approval. Goods and services cannot be procured by the joint Committee without approval from the Township Committee.
It is acknowledged that cooperative relationships are necessary to effectively develop the municipal alliance network, to maximize coordination and avoid duplication of efforts, and to assure effectiveness of resources, including volunteers and funds. The joint Municipal Alliance shall therefore share membership with the Youth Services Commission, as set forth in Chapter 38, because these two groups share similar and sometimes overlapping purposes and goals. In addition, the joint Municipal Alliance Committee is directed to determine how best to work with and/or join governmental groups, such as drug and alcohol task forces, youth task forces, other municipal alliance committees, county alliance committees and other groups with compatible purposes and functions.
A. 
A complete list of members of the joint Municipal Alliance Committee, along with their addresses, shall be provided annually to the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
B. 
The joint Municipal Alliance Committee shall report on an annual basis to the Township Committee of the Township of Montgomery on its works and the extent to which it is carrying out the purposes set forth in this chapter.