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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-121 CCR1 1 Member Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 90 -121 RESOLUTION CREATING THE BROOKLYN CENTER DRUG AWARENESS COMMISSION AND DEFINING ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHEREAS, there exists a worldwide problem with drug and controlled substance abuse, and it is anticipated that this problem will be with us for an extended period of time; and WHEREAS, the growth of this problem can be mitigated by effective community -by- community education and prevention activities; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center wishes to make a long term commitment to programs and activities which are directed at promoting awareness of drug and alcohol abuse related issues; and WHEREAS, broad citizen participation in the affairs of the community is actively sought and promoted by the City Council on the premise that such participation promotes better community understanding: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the public policy of said City shall be to fulfill its responsibility of being proactive in the area of promoting awareness of drug and alcohol related issues in Brooklyn Center's schools, homes, and work places. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby established within the City of Brooklyn Center a Brooklyn Center Drug Awareness Commission as follows: Subdivision 1. TITLE: This organization shall be known as the Brooklyn Center Drug Awareness Commission. Subdivision 2. SCOPE: The scope of activity of this Commission shall consist of advising the City Council and other Brooklyn Center advisory commissions regarding matters relevant to drug abuse awareness and prevention, and initiating policies and/or projects on drug awareness in the community. Subdivision 3. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Commission is to promote public understanding of drug and chemical abuse issues in the schools, homes, and work places of Brooklyn Center. Subdivision 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In fulfillment of its purpose, the duties and responsibilities of the Commission shall be to: 1. Advise and review relevant matters referred to it by the City Council. 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 90 -121 2. Serve as a coordinating entity to support, encourage, and develop cooperation between and among various agencies and individuals interested in drug and chemical abuse education and prevention in our schools, homes and work places, promote policies and projects which lead to increased drug awareness and prevention. Subdivision 5. COMPOSITION: The Commission shall be composed of a Chairperson and 8 members, all of whom shall be appointed and serve as set forth in Subdivision 6. No less than four of the members shall be residents of Brooklyn Center. Subdivision 6. MEMBERS METHOD OF SELECTION -TERM OF OFFICE REMOVAL: Chairverson: The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the City Council. The Chairperson may be removed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council. The Chairperson shall assure fulfillment of the following responsibilities in addition to those otherwise described herein: 1. Preside over meetings of the Commission. 2. Appear or appoint a representative to appear, as necessary, before City advisory commissions and the City Council to present the viewpoint of the Commission in matters relevant to drug and alcohol abuse related issues, as it relates to business under consideration by said commissions or City Council. 3. Review all official minutes of the City Council and other advisory commissions for the purpose of informing the Drug Awareness Commission of matters relevant to drug and alcohol abuse related issues. 4. Provide liaison with other governmental and voluntary organizations on matters relevant to drug and alcohol abuse related issues. Vice Chairverson: A Vice Chairperson shall be appointed annually by the Chairperson from the members of the Commission. The Vice Chairperson shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the Chairperson and shall assume the responsibilities of the chair in the absence of the Chairperson. Members' Term of Office: Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council. The terms of office shall be staggered three -year terms, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which their predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. Upon expiration of their term of office, members shall continue to serve until their successor is appointed and shall have qualified. Terms of office for members of the Commission shall expire on December 31 of the 1 RESOLUTION NO. 90 -121 respective calendar years. In the event an appointed Commissioner suffers from an extended illness, disability, or other activity preventing proper fulfillment of duties, responsibilities, rules and regulations of the Commission, the Commissioner may be temporarily replaced during the temporary leave by an interim Commissioner appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the City Council. Oualifications for Membership: Members of the Commission shall consist of persons who, by virtue of their interest or expertise in drug awareness and prevention, can provide service to the community of Brooklyn Center because of their association with business organizations, families, or agencies serving Brooklyn Center. Representation Reauirements: Due regard shall be given by the Mayor in appointing Commission members representing major social systems within the community; including schools, businesses, churches, health professionals, parents, and the representative nature of the Commission in terms of sex, religion, ethnic, racial, age, handicapped employment and employer groups. Conflict of Interest: No Commissioner shall take part in the consideration of any matter wherein he is the applicant, petitioner, or appellant, nor in the consideration of any application, petition, or appeal wherein his interest might reasonably be expected to affect his impartiality. Resignations- Removal from Office- Vacancies: Commissioners may resign voluntarily or may be removed from office by the Mayor with consent by majority vote of the City Council. Three consecutive unexcused absences from duly called Commission meetings or unexcused absences from a majority of duly called Commission meetings within one calendar year shall constitute automatic resignation from office. The City staff liaison on the Commission shall inform the Mayor of such automatic resignations. Vacancies in the Commission shall be filled by mayoral appointment with majority consent of the City Council. Compensation: Commissioners shall serve without compensation. Subdivision 7. RULES AND PROCEDURES: The Commission shall adopt such rules and procedures not inconsistent with these provisions as may be necessary for the proper execution and conduct of business. Subdivision 8. MEETINGS: The initial meeting of the Commission shall be convened at the call of the Chairperson within thirty days after appointment by the Council. Thereafter, regular meetings shall be held with date and time to be determined by the Commission. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson. 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 90 -121 Subdivision 9. STAFF: The City Manager shall assign an individual to serve as staff to the Commission. The individual assigned shall perform such clerical and research duties on behalf of the Commission as may be assigned by the Chairperson or the City Manager. Subdivision 10. EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: The Mayor or his Councilperson- appointee shall serve as an ex officio member of the Commission, privileged to speak on any matter but without a vote, and shall provide a liaison between the Commission and the City Council. June 11, 1990 Date ATTEST: i _._.PQ Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, Jerry Pedlar, and Philip Cohen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted