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DRAFT V
DATE: January. 5 , 1984
PROPOSED BY: Public Services Committee
INTRODUCED BY: Hansey
ORDINANCE NO. 84 -9
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE WHATCOM COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL SERVICES AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 2.18 W.C.C, IN ITS ENTIRETY, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF RE- ESTABLISHING THE ALCOHOLSIM
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Alcoholism Administrative
Board presently oversees alcohol assessment and treatment services
within the County; and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the public interest to
separate assessment and treatment functions; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the most efficient
method of carrying out the separation of the foregoing functions
is through the establishment of a County Department of Alcohol
Services which shall operate with the advice of a new administra-
tive board;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Establishment
There is hereby established the Department of Alcohol
Services (hereinafter referred tote the "Department "), an executive
department of the County. The Department shall commence operation
on April 1, 1984; provided, that the County Executive may take any
preliminary or transitional steps necessary for the formation of
the Department and the implementation of this ordinance;
Section 2. Services
A. The Department shall provide alcohol assessment
services to the following persons:
(1) Those who have been arrested for driving while
under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (RCW 46.61.502);
(2) Those who have been arrested for having actual
physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of
intoxicating liquor or drugs (RCW 46.61.504);
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(3) Those who petition for a deferred prosecution of
the foregoing offenses (RCW 10.05);
(4) Those who are otherwise required to receive such
services by order of a court or by law; or,
(5) Such other persons as are authorized by resolution
or ordinance of the County Council.
B. The Department shall assess such persons' involvement
with alcohol and other drugs and prepare a written assessment and
recommendation concerning the need for education and /or treatment.
The reports shall be provided to the court of jurisdiction and to
the Department of Licensing. The Department shall also provide
such persons with appropriate referral information.
C. The Department shall provide such other services as
may be authorized by ordinance or resolution of the County Council,
Section 3. Appointment of Director.
The County Executive shall appoint the chief officer of
the Department subject to confirmation by a majority of the County
Council. The chief officer shall be the County Alcoholism coordina�
for in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 70.96 RCW.
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It shall be the responsibility of the chief officer to
hire the Department staff in accordance with the Personnel Policies
and Procedures of the County and any other applicable laws and
regulations.
Section 5. Alcoholism Administrative Board
Subject to the provisions of Section 9, herein, Chapter
2.18 W.C.C.- is hereby amended, in its entirety, as follows:
A. The Whatcom County Alcoholism Administrative Board
(hereinafter referred to as the "Board ") is hereby created and shal
serve in an advisory capacity to the Department of Alcohol Services
in accordance with the provisions of RCW Chapter 70.96 and 70.96A a
RAC Sections 275 - 25 and 275 - 19.
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B. The Board shall consist of nine (9) members who are residents
o Whatcom County. Members of the Board shall be appointed by the
County Executive subject to confirmation by a majority of the County.
Council, to serve for three (3) years except that one -third (1/,3)
of the members appointed to the initial Board shall serve for two
(2) years and one -third (1/3) shall serve for one (1) year. Pro-
vided, that the Board shall. be composed of members who shall be
Irespresentative of the community and shall include at least two (2)
recovered alcoholics, recipients of alcoholism services, either
past or present, and minority group representation. No more than
four (4) elected or appointed City or County officials may serve
jupon the Board at the same time.
C. At their initial meeting, or as soon therafer as practical,
the Board shall elect officers, adopt bylaws and such rules and
regulations of procedure as are necessary for the conduct of their
(business.
Section 6. Treatment Services
The Department, with the advice of the Board, shall prepare,
solicit, and evaluate proposals from licensed service providers to
provide alcohol treatment services within the County. Following th
evaluation of such proposals, the Department shall file a recommen-
dation with the County Executive for action. Provided, however, th'
Section shall not terminate or. otherwise impair any County contract
for treatment services in effect on the date this ordinance becomes
effective.
Section 7. Establishment of Fund and Disposition of Liquor Ta4es
A. There is established, effective April 1, 1984, a County
Fund to be known as the Whatcom County Alcohol Services Program Fun t.
All monies received from any source for the support of the Alcohol
Services Program of Whatcom County are to be placed in the Whatcom
County Alcohol Services Program Fund. Two percent (2 %) of Whatcom
County's share of liquor profits and taxes, as required by Revised
Code of Washington Chapter 70.96, Section 2, shall be placed in
said f ind
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B. Liquor taxes and profits deposited in the Whatcom County
Alcohol Services Program Fund shall be devoted exclusively to the
support of the County Alcohol Services Program.
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Section 8, Cooperation with other Entities
Subject to the administrative and legislative control of the
County Executive and County Council, the Department of Alcohol
Services may cooperate and enter into contracts with, and receive
money from, public and private entities to carry out services set
forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance.
Section 9, Repealer
Chapter 2.18 of the Whatcom County Code, and all amendments
thereto, are hereby repealed as of April 1, 1984.
Section 10. Effective Date of Ordinance
This ordinance shall take effect on February 2, 1984
APPROVED this 19th day of January, 1984.
WHAT-COM COUNTY COkJNCIL
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Clerk of the-Co cil
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Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Published on January 11, 1984 and January 25, 1984.
This ordinance becomes effective on February-2, 1984
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ATTEST:
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Clerk of the-Co cil
(APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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(x) APPROVED ( ) VETOED
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Shirley Xkn Zan en.
Executive
Date f-
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Published on January 11, 1984 and January 25, 1984.
This ordinance becomes effective on February-2, 1984
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