The Borough of South River hereby establishes a Municipal Alliance
Committee for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. The purposes
of this Committee shall be to:
A.
Organize and coordinate 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, develop comprehensive
and effective alcoholism and drug abuse programs in grades kindergarten
through 12.
C.
In cooperation with local school districts, develop procedures for
the intervention, treatment and discipline of students abusing alcohol
or drugs.
D.
Develop comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education, support
and outreach efforts for parents in the community.
E.
Develop comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community awareness
programs.
A.
Said Municipal Alliance shall consist of seven members and two alternate
members. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the Borough Council. Of the members first appointed,
two shall hold office for a term of one year, two shall hold office
for terms of two years and three shall hold office for terms of three
years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for terms of three years.
The alternate members shall be designated at the time of appointment
as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2," and their terms shall
be for two years, except that the terms of the alternate members first
appointed shall be two years for Alternate No. 1 and one year for
Alternate No. 2. Thereafter, all members appointed shall hold office
for terms of three years, except that appointments to fill vacancies
shall be for the expired term only.
B.
An alternate member shall not be permitted to act on any matter in
which he has, either directly or indirectly, any personal or financial
interest. An alternate member may, after public hearing if he requests
one, be removed by the governing body for cause. An alternate member
may participate in discussions of Board proceedings but may not vote
except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. A vote
shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead
of an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as
to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote first.
A.
The Borough Council may remove any members of the Alliance for cause
after written notice has been served upon the member and after a hearing
on the issues raised, at which time the members shall be entitled
to be heard in person or by counsel. At the discretion of the member,
the hearing may be in private.
B.
Members are required to attend all meetings unless being excused
for sickness or other valid reason. Eight consecutive weeks or four
consecutive regular meetings, whichever shall be of longer duration
in a calendar year, shall constitute automatic resignation. Unexcused
absences shall be at the pleasure of the Board and duly noted.
C.
In the event of a vacancy occurring in the Alliance other than by
expiration of term, such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired
term in the same manner as the original appointment.
A.
The Alliance shall elect from among its voting members a President,
a Vice President, and a recording secretary, each for a one-year term.
The Municipal Alliance Coordinator will perform the Treasurer duties
for a one-year term.
B.
Election of all officers shall be held annually at the January meeting.
A.
The functions of the Alliance Committee shall include, but not be
limited to:
(1)
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 prevention and education programs and
related activities with an emphasis on youth.
(2)
Conducting an assessment of the community to determine the needs
of the community in relation to alcoholism and drug abuse issues.
(3)
Identifying existing efforts and services acting to reduce alcoholism
and drug abuse.
(4)
Coordinating projects within the Borough to avoid fragmentation
and duplication.
(5)
Developing programs to be implemented at the Borough level or
participating in regionally developed programs that accomplish the
purpose of the Alliance's effort and the purposes of the Committee.
(6)
Assisting the Borough in acquiring funds for Alliance programs.
B.
The Alliance shall keep records of its meetings and activities.
A.
A conflict of interest may exist if an MAC member can reasonably
expect that his or her conduct will directly result in a financial
benefit to him or herself, his or her family members, his or her business
associates, his or her employers, or to businesses that the member
represents. In situations where a conflict of interest may exist,
the MAC member must recuse him or herself.
B.
"Recusal" means that the individual is not participating in deliberations
or debates, making recommendations, giving advice, considering findings,
voting or in any other way assuming responsibility for or participating
in any aspect of the decisionmaking regarding the matter, where there
are potential conflicts of interest.
