EXECUTIVE ORDER EO
94-09
REESTABLISHING THE GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND
SUPERSEDING EXECUTIVE ORDER 91-03
WHEREAS, there are
significant economic, social and human costs associated with the misuse and
abuse of alcohol and other drugs in Washington State, for which there are no
simple solutions; and
WHEREAS, to reduce these
costs will require individuals, families, and communities working in
partnership with government, private industry, law enforcement, and schools to
create innovative and coordinated solutions to the problem;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Lowry,
Governor of the State of Washington, by virtue of the authority vested in me,
do hereby reestablish the Governor's Council on Substance Abuse as follows:
1. The Council shall be composed of twenty-five
members. Fifteen members of the Council shall be appointed by the Governor and
shall represent private industry, local and tribal government, treatment
providers, community groups, educators, and law enforcement. The directors (or
director's designee) of the Department of Social and Health Services, the Department
of Community, Trade and Economic Development, the Department of Health, the
Department of Corrections, the Chief of the State Patrol (or designee) and the Superintendent
of Public Instruction (or designee) shall serve as members of the council. The
membership shall also include four legislators, two from the Senate and two
from the House of Representatives, to be appointed by their respective
caucuses.
The terms of
members appointed by the Governor shall be three years, except initial
appointments shall be one, two, or three years. The Governor shall appoint the
chair.
A majority of
the Council shall constitute a quorum, and a majority of those present can
approve Council action.
2. The Council shall have the following
responsibilities:
A. Develop
recommendations for a state and local strategy on substance abuse and seek
community involvement on issues relating to the strategy, such as public safety
and health.
B. Advise
the Governor on substance abuse issues.
C. Review
and develop recommendations regarding state, local, and federal funding of
substance abuse programs.
D. Consult
with and advise the Family Policy Council established in Ch. 198, Laws of 1992,
on substance abuse issues.
E. Provide policy recommendations to state agencies on alcohol
and other drug issues.
3. The
Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development shall provide such administrative
support and resources as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Council.
The Washington Interagency Network on Substance Abuse (WIN) shall serve as
a resource to the Council. Members of the Council may receive per them and
travel expenses in accordance with OFM policies.
4. This
Executive Order supersedes Executive Order 91-03, which is hereby rescinded.
IN WITNESS
WHEREOF, I
have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the State
of Washington to be affixed at Olympia
this 25th day of July A.D., Nineteen hundred and
ninety-four.
MIKE LOWRY
Governor of Washington
BY THE
GOVERNOR:
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Secretary of State
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