The purpose of the Municipal Alliance Committee shall include, but not be limited to the following:

Organize and coordinate efforts involving school, law enforcement, business and community groups for the purpose of reducing alcoholism and drug abuse.

Develop, in conjunction with the LEA, comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education programs for grades K-12.

Develop, in conjunction with the LEA, procedures for intervention, treatment/referral and discipline of students involved with substance abuse.

Develop comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education, outreach and support efforts for parents.

Develop a comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community awareness program.

The functions of the Municipal Alliance Committee shall be:

To create a network of community leaders, private citizens, and representatives for public and private human service agencies who are dedicated to promote and support drug and alcohol prevention and education programs.

To conduct an assessment of community wide needs pertaining to drug abuse and alcohol issues.

To identify existing efforts and services acting to reduce alcoholism and drug abuse.

To assist in the development of programs at the municipal level that accomplish the purpose of the Alliance effort.

To assist the municipality in acquiring funds for Alliance programs.

To cooperate with the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, as well as the County Alliance Committee to provide data, reports, or other information that may be needed to assist in the Alliance effort.

Appointees shall serve without compensation with the exception of the Municipal Alliance Coordinator who shall receive a stipend, as set forth in the Salary Ordinance approved by the Governing Body.

Copies of this resolution to Municipal Administrator, Director of Public Safety, Municipal Alliance Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, President of Jackson Township Board of Education, appointees, and any other interested parties.