PLACEMENT: Consent
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AMENDMENT OF THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS COMMITTEE ESTABLISHING RESOLUTION
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The Board is asked to rescind previous resolutions pertaining to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee. The amended resolution re-establishes the makeup of members and staggers their terms.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Sherilyn Scraders & Donna Gordon
Title: Health and Human Services Specialist / Executive Aide
REQUESTED BY: Health and Human Services
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The current makeup of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee is as follows:
Member Position Appointed Term End
Vicki Nichols State Attorney's Office 05/22/2018 08/31/2019
Derek Ortado City of Stuart 09/01/2017 08/31/2019
Quintina Harris School Board 09/01/2018 08/31/2019
Elizabeth Metzger Circuit Court Judge 09/01/2015 08/31/2019
Robert Bruton Public Defender 09/01/2017 08/31/2019
Lt. Karen DeMarchi Sheriff's Department & Jail 09/01/2017 08/31/2019
Sharyn Krim County Commission 07/24/2001 11/20/2019
Tina Ciechanowski Town of Sewall's Point 09/01/2014 08/31/2019
Matthew Potsko Town of Jupiter Island 11/14/2017 08/31/2019
Tom Harmer Clerk of the Circuit Court 01/12/2016 08/31/2019
Janet D. McCulloh Private Citizen 09/01/2015 08/31/2019
Dawn Haviland Private Citizen 09/01/2018 08/31/2019
Brett Lieberman Treatment Representative 09/01/2018 08/31/2019
Nicole Daly Youth Member, non-voting 09/01/2018 08/31/2019
Staff reviewed the makeup of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee which will address problems and aid in finding solutions associated with drug and alcohol abuse. Therefore, if approved, the following will be the new makeup of the Committee:
1. Youth member (non-voting)
2. Parent of a youth in Martin County
3. Business Representative of Martin County
4. Representative of Martin County School District
5. Representative of a youth serving organization in Martin County
6. Representative of a law enforcement officer in Martin County
7. Representative of a religious/fraternal organization in Martin County
8. Representative of a civic/volunteer group in Martin County
9. Health care professional or organization that treats citizens of Martin County
10. State or local government agency with expertise in the field of substance abuse
All members shall be appointed for three-year terms which shall be staggered. For the initial appointment, the member filling categories 1 through 3 will serve for one year; the members filling categories 4 through 6 will serve for two years; and the members filling categories 7 through 10 will serve for three years.
After approval of the Resolution, Administration staff will send chair letters and Certificates of Appreciation to the current members thanking them for their service. The letters and certificates will be signed by the Chairman. Administration staff will also solicit applicants for the new membership. It is anticipated that the Agenda Item to appoint members will return to the Board of County Commissioners at their September 24, 2019 meeting.
ISSUES:
None.
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, has identified and addressed legal risks, and has developed strategies for legal defensibility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board adopt the Resolution amending the makeup and membership of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and direct staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
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ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
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DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☒ Chair Letter ☐Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☒Resolution
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