4 Pa. Code § 253.2 - The Council

(a) The Council is composed of six members in addition to the Executive Assistant for Human Services to the Governor who serves as its Chairman.

(b) The Council shall provide the following services:

(1) Be responsible for the efficient performance of all duties and responsibilities as prescribed in Act 63 and Act 64 and Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1973.

(2) Function as the Single State Authority for the acquisition and disposition of Federal and State drug and alcohol funds.

(3) Assure the development, coordination and adoption of a State Plan for the control, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, education, training, research and evaluation aspects of drug and alcohol abuse.

(4) Serve as the policy making body that directs operations pertaining to the implementation of the State Plan.

(5) Review and adopt regulations, with the approval of the Chairman, for the operation of programs supported under Act 63 and Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1973.

(6) Establish such advisory committees as are necessary to assist the Council in fulfilling its responsibilities.

(7) Encourage the formation of community agencies and coordinating councils in an effort to promote local cooperation and communication.

(8) Determine policy and coordinate and evaluate the efforts of all drug and alcohol abuse programs in this Commonwealth.

(9) Establish funding priorities for drug and alcohol programs.

(10) Approve grants and contracts except as noted.

Notes

4 Pa. Code § 253.2