Subchapter KK. DRUG POLICY PLANNING COORDINATION
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5.391. Purpose.
5.392. Coordination.
5.393. Powers and duties of the Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (Commission).
5.394. Relationship to other agencies.
5.395. Rescission.
5.396. [Reserved].
The provisions of this Subchapter KK adopted by Executive Order No. 1987-13, dated June 2, 1987, effective June 2, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2422; amended by Executive Order No. 1987-13, dated February 16, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 1276; amended by Executive Order No. 1987-13, dated May 22, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 2424; amended by Executive Order No. 1987-3, dated July 26, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 3680; amended by Executive Order No. 1995-2, dated July 10, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 2980; amended by Executive Order No. 1995-2, dated December 19, 1997, 28 Pa.B. 471, unless otherwise noted. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (200970) to (200973).
The purpose of this subchapter is to formulate, implement and evaluate Statewide strategies to combat illegal drug use and drug and alcohol abuse in the communities of this Commonwealth. The Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, at the direction of the Governor, is authorized to receive and distribute all Federal funds previously or hereafter designated for drug and alcohol programs to be identified or selected by the Governor, and all categorical funds to be administered by executive branch agencies.
(a) In developing the Commonwealth’s drug use and alcohol abuse prevention policy, the Director of the Governor’s Policy Office shall coordinate efforts among the following:
(1) The Secretary of Public Welfare.
(2) The Secretary of Health.
(3) The Secretary of Education.
(4) The Secretary of Labor and Industry.
(5) The Commissioner of Corrections.
(6) The Commissioner of State Police.
(7) The Chairperson and Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (Commission).
(8) The Attorney General.
(b) In the implementation and administration of drug use and alcohol abuse prevention efforts, the Chairperson or Executive Director of the Commission shall coordinate efforts among the following:
(1) The Secretary of Public Welfare.
(2) The Secretary of Health.
(3) The Secretary of Labor and Industry.
(4) The Commissioner of Corrections.
(5) The Commissioner of the State Police.
(6) The Secretary of Education.
(7) The Attorney General.
(c) Other State officials may be invited, from time to time, at the discretion of the Chairperson of the Commission or Director of the Governor’s Policy Office, to participate in meetings when the attendance is deemed necessary.
The Chairperson shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To implement a Statewide strategy for the prevention and eradication of illegal drug use and drug and alcohol abuse and related problems by:
(i) Maximizing the effectiveness of limited resources for law enforcement, prosecutorial, correctional and related functions.
(ii) Promoting coordination of Federal, State and local efforts to focus on particular drugs of abuse.
(iii) Ensuring that drug and alcohol abuse education efforts are carried out in the schools Statewide and identifying and assisting students at risk of drug and alcohol abuse.
(iv) Promoting coordinated delivery of drug and alcohol abuse treatment and rehabilitation services.
(v) Encouraging integration of drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation service with other human service delivery systems.
(vi) Establishing policies and priorities for the allocation of Federal and State funds to support prevention, education, treatment and enforcement efforts administered by the State departments, boards and commissions.
(vii) Using other means as the Chairperson deems appropriate.
(2) To evaluate existing drug and alcohol abuse prevention, education, treatment, and enforcement programs and strategies and direct appropriate changes and strategies.
(3) To conduct hearings at locations that the Chairperson of the Commission or Director of the Governor’s Policy Office shall determine.
(a) Executive branch agencies shall cooperate to the fullest extent with the Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (Commission) and shall provide information needed by the Chairperson in fulfilling his mandate under this subchapter.
(b) The Chairperson of the Commission may designate another executive branch agency as the administering agency for all or a portion of the funds awarded to the Governor under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994 (26 U.S.C.A. § § 7101—7143).
Executive Order 1987-13 (Drug Policy Council) and Revisions 1 and 2 are rescinded.
§ 5.391. Purpose.
§ 5.392. Coordination.
§ 5.393. Powers and duties of the Chairperson of the Pennsylvania
Commission on Crime and Delinquency (Commission).§ 5.394. Relationship to other agencies.
§ 5.395. Rescission.
§ 5.396. [Reserved].
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