Advisory Board on Alcohol and Drug Problems (170)
CONTACT
Nancy Gottlieb, Interim Division Chief - ADMHS
Alcohol and Drug Program
300 N. San Antonio Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
805-681-5440
Legal Authority: Created by Board of Supervisors, Minute Order of 7 January 1992; Section 11964.5 California Health and Safety Code.
Membership: No more than 20 members, four per Supervisorial District. Members of the Advisory Board shall have a professional interest in, or personal commitment to, alleviating problems related to drug abuse and inappropriate alcohol use in their Community. The membership shall include representatives from various economic, social and occupational groups and shall be broadly representative of the demographic characteristics of the County. Persons who have received treatment or rehabilitation services for their alcohol and drug problems are encouraged to serve on the Board.
Term: Three years.
Duties:
1. Participate in the planning process for the expenditure of funds for alcohol and drug program services.
2. Review the County Drug and Alcohol Program Plans and any amendments to the plan.
3. Advise the County Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator on policies and goals of the County Drug and Alcohol Program and on other related matters the Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator refers to the Board, or which are raised by the Advisory Board.
4. Encourage and educate the public to understand the nature of drug and alcohol problems, and encourage support throughout the County for development and implementation of effective drug and alcohol abuse programs.
5. Review and approve the procedures used to ensure Community involvement at all stages of the planning process leading to the formulation and adoption of the County Drug and Alcohol Program Plans.
6. Time Commitment: Approximately six (6) hours per month. Each Board Member is required to read materials provided as necessary to give informed advice. Matters of concern include: Program Planning, Service Priorities and Program Strategies, Program Development and Implementation, Program and System Level Evaluation, or other issues. Sub committees are generally formed relative to these issues on an ad-hoc basis to study and recommend policy or action as necessary. Board members are encouraged to serve on these Committees.
Meeting Date and Location: Meetings are held in Buellton on the first Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.