Section 5.393. Powers and duties of the Chairperson of the PennsylvaniaCommission on Crime and Delinquency (Commission)

The Chairperson shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To implement a Statewide strategy for the prevention and eradication of illegal drug use and drug and alcohol abuse and related problems by:

(i) Maximizing the effectiveness of limited resources for law enforcement, prosecutorial, correctional and related functions.

(ii) Promoting coordination of Federal, State and local efforts to focus on particular drugs of abuse.

(iii) Ensuring that drug and alcohol abuse education efforts are carried out in the schools Statewide and identifying and assisting students at risk of drug and alcohol abuse.

(iv) Promoting coordinated delivery of drug and alcohol abuse treatment and rehabilitation services.

(v) Encouraging integration of drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation service with other human service delivery systems.

(vi) Establishing policies and priorities for the allocation of Federal and State funds to support prevention, education, treatment and enforcement efforts administered by the State departments, boards and commissions.

(vii) Using other means as the Chairperson deems appropriate.

(2) To evaluate existing drug and alcohol abuse prevention, education, treatment, and enforcement programs and strategies and direct appropriate changes and strategies.

(3) To conduct hearings at locations that the Chairperson of the Commission or Director of the Governor’s Policy Office shall determine.