[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.