Pursuant to the authority granted to municipalities under N.J.S.A.
26:2BB-9, there is hereby established a Municipal Alliance Committee.
The word "Committee," when used by itself in this chapter, shall refer
to the City of Northfield Municipal Alliance Committee.
Membership of the Committee shall consist of a maximin of 15 members
to be appointed in a manner consistent with this chapter. Fifty percent
of the members must reside in the City of Northfield. The Committee
may include the Mayor and/or members of the governing body (or designee);
the Chief of Police (or designee) and other law enforcement agencies;
school district administrative staff and/or school board member; parents
and/or guardians; a representative from youth servicing organizations;
a representative of the Chamber of Commerce or local business; representatives
of local civic or volunteer groups; representatives of local faith-based
organizations; private citizens with interest or experience in issues
concerning alcohol or drug abuse, addiction or juvenile delinquency;
youth representatives; older adult representatives; individuals who
have been affected by alcoholism or drug abuse, including individuals
who have been directly affected by their own, or a family member's
abuse or addictions; health and human service agencies/professionals;
health care professionals including pharmacists, physicians or therapists,
etc.; representatives of the local communications media; or public
relations; representatives of public and private organizations involved
in the prevention or treatment of alcoholism and drug abuse.
Members of the Committee shall be appointed to serve for a term of
three years or until their successors be appointed with the exception
that the terms of the original membership of the Committee be so constituted
so as to provide that three of the members shall serve for one year,
two for two years, and two for three years. If a vacancy shall occur
on the Committee, that vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of
the term of the prior member in a manner consistent with this chapter.
The members of the Committee shall organize annually by selecting
a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary. The Committee shall
meet regularly, at least once a month, and at such other times as
its Chairman shall direct. The Committee may adopt by-laws for the
conduct of its business so long as said by-laws are consistent with
this chapter and all relevant statutory provisions.
The Committee shall, in consultation with the County Municipal
Alliance, identify alcoholism and drug prevention, education and community
needs. The Committee shall also implement alliance programs formulated
pursuant N.J.S.A. 26:2BB-8.