[Adopted 3-19-1991 as Ord. No. 533-91]
The purpose of the Perth Amboy Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse shall be as follows:
A. 
Organizing and coordinating efforts involving 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, developing comprehensive and effective alcoholism and drug abuse education programs in Grades kindergarten through 12.
C. 
In cooperation with local school districts, developing procedures for the intervention, treatment and discipline of students abusing alcohol or drugs.
D. 
Developing comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education, support and outreach efforts for parents in the community.
E. 
Developing comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community awareness programs.
A. 
The Perth Amboy Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse membership shall include broad representation from the local community. Membership may include but shall not be limited to:
(1) 
The Mayor's appointed representative.
(2) 
The Chief of Police.
(3) 
The President of the School Board.
(4) 
The Superintendent of Schools.
(5) 
A student assistance counselor.
(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 Municipal Court Judge or County Probation Officer.
(10) 
Representatives of local civic associations.
(11) 
Representatives of local religious groups.
(12) 
Representatives from private business and organized labor.
(13) 
Private citizens.
B. 
Members are to be appointed by the Mayor.
C. 
At least fifty percent (50%) of the members shall reside in the City of Perth Amboy.
The function of the Perth Amboy Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse shall include but not be limited to:
A. 
Creating a network of community leaders, private citizens and representatives from public and private human service agencies who are dedicated to a comprehensive and coordinated effort to promote and support drug and alcohol abuse prevention and education programs and related activities with an emphasis on youth.
B. 
Conducting an assessment of the community to determine the needs of the community in relation to alcoholism and drug abuse issues.
C. 
Identifying existing efforts and services acting to reduce alcoholism and drug abuse.
D. 
Coordinating projects within the municipality to avoid fragmentation and duplication.
E. 
Developing programs to be implemented at the municipal level or participating in regionally developed programs that accomplish the purpose of the Alliance effort and the purposes of the Perth Amboy Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
F. 
Assisting the municipality in acquiring funds for Alliance programs and developing a subcommittee on fundraising.
G. 
Cooperating with the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the County Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse/Alliance Steering Subcommittee to provide municipal data, reports or other information which may be required for the County Annual Alliance Plan or need to assist the Alliance effort.
The organizational structure of the Perth Amboy Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse shall include:
A. 
Bylaws to be adopted by the Perth Amboy Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse membership.
B. 
Meetings to be held regularly, with a calendar of meetings established in advance.
C. 
Minutes to be taken to serve as public record.
D. 
Standing and ad hoc committees to be established as needed.