PLACEMENT: Consent
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The Board is asked to make the necessary appointments to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Donna Gordon
Title: Executive Aide
REQUESTED BY: Michelle Miller, Human Services Manager
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee was created by Resolution No. 87-7.37 on July 28, 1987. Resolution No. 87-7.37 was rescinded in 2019 and again in 2020, and Resolution Nos. 19-11.3 and 20-2.21 were adopted to update the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee including makeup, terms, and change the Circuit Court Judge to a non-voting member. Resolution Nos. 19-11.3 and 20-2.21 are attached. The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee shall serve as an advisory committee to the County Commissioners on issues relating to adult and youth substance and alcohol abuse in Martin County. The Committee will make recommendations on programs and services that impact the community.
The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee meets quarterly in the Administration Building at 3:30 PM. Their agendas are published to the County's web site in a timely manner.
In October 2020, the Health and Human Services Division advised the following that their terms will expire on January 6, 2021. They were asked to submit their representative's name and the representative's current resume or application.
City of Stuart - Heather Rothe
Clerk of the Circuit Court - Thomas Harmer
Public Defender's Office - Robert Bruton
Board of County Commission Representative - Michelle Miller
The Administration Staff will advise the individuals of the Commission's decision. Chair letters and Certificates of Appreciation will be mailed to anyone not reappointed. The Chair will sign the letters and certificates.
The Board is as...
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