In carrying out its duties and powers, the Commission shall:
(A) Conduct an ongoing review of overall societal problems resulting from alcoholism, alcohol abuse, drug addiction and drug abuse in the greater Albuquerque metropolitan area and recommend methods for reducing such within the city;
(B) Work with citizens, organized groups, schools, and substance abuse treatment, prevention and health care providers to develop and implement new and existing service programs;
(C) Educate citizens, professional groups, the business community, churches, educators, elected officials, community organizations, and other key persons about the problems of substance abuse;
(D) Promote cooperation and encourage coordination between the city law enforcement agencies and those agencies already engaged in substance abuse treatment, prevention and resistance education;
(E) Ensure that the city maintains as a priority the reduction of alcohol and substance abuse, including driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs;
(F) Conduct open public meetings and give reasonable notice of such meetings.
(G) Meet on a bimonthly basis;
(H) Advise the Mayor and Council on legislation, programs, and policies which would contribute to the reduction of the problem;
(I) Form such committees as are necessary from the membership of the Commission and the general public to carry out the assigned powers and duties of the Commission; and
(J) Submit an annual report of its activities and an evaluation of the effectiveness of §§ 9-1-1-1 et seq. to the Mayor and Council.
('74 Code, § 6-1-3) (Ord. 68-1987)