[Adopted 11-24-1998 by Ord. No. 98-13 as
Ch. 9, Art. XVI, of the 1998 Code]
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 26:2BB-1 et seq.,
there is hereby created a municipal alliance committee to be know
as the "Ewing Drug/Alcohol Awareness Committee (EDAC)."
The purpose of the municipal alliance committee
shall be to identify the needs of the community with respect to alcoholism
and drug prevention education and to implement and support programs
consistent with the policies and procedures of the Governor's Council
on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
There shall be up to 20 regular members and
such associate members as may be appointed in accord with the bylaws,
who shall serve without compensation and be appointed by the Mayor,
with the advice and consent of the Township Council. Membership shall
include a broad representation from the Township, and membership shall
include the following:
A.
A member of the Township Council, appointed by the
Township Council.
B.
Township Health Official or designee.
C.
Chief of Police or designee.
D.
Municipal Court Judge or designee.
E.
Township School District Superintendent or designee.
F.
Private citizens and civic and business representatives
in accordance with the membership guidelines set forth in N.J.S.A.
26:2BB-9. At least 50% of the members must be residents of the Township.
G.
The Committee may retain a Coordinator and/or Prevention
Specialist, who shall be regular members, at a compensation to be
provided by professional services agreement as determined by Township
Council.
Officers of the municipal alliance committee
shall designate one of their members to serve as Chair and presiding
officer and may designate such other officers as they may deem necessary.
The municipal alliance committee shall establish
bylaws and shall keep minutes of all Committee meetings. A quorum
of the Committee shall be required for action to be taken by it; a
quorum shall be 50% of the Committee membership plus one.
