X. Substance Abuse

Chapter 9.90
COMMISSION ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Sections:

9.90.010    Creation—Membership.

9.90.020    Terms.

9.90.030    Commission rules.

9.90.040    Duties.

9.90.050    Removal from office.

9.90.010 Creation—Membership.

There is created a Folsom Commission on Substance Abuse. The commission shall consist of nine members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. (Ord. 675 § 1, 1990)

9.90.020 Terms.

The members first appointed shall serve staggered terms: three shall serve for a period of one year, three shall serve for a period of two years and three shall serve for a period of three years. In making the initial appointments the mayor shall designate for which term each member is appointed. Except as in Section 9.90.050 provided, members appointed after the expiration of a term, shall serve for three years. Members appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term of the member leaving office. Except in the case of a vacancy, terms shall commence on January first of each year and continue until December thirty-first or until the appointment of the successor to the member whose term expires, whichever is last to occur. (Ord. 675 § 1, 1990)

9.90.030 Commission rules.

The commission shall adopt its own rules for the conduct of its business and shall elect its own officers. Five members of the commission shall constitute a quorum and a majority vote of members present shall be sufficient to take action. (Ord. 675 § 1, 1990)

9.90.040 Duties.

The commission shall investigate the nature and extent of the substance abuse problem within the city, placing emphasis on its effect on local schools and law enforcement. The commission shall perform such other related functions as are directed by the city council. Periodically the commission shall make written reports and recommendations to the city council. (Ord. 675 § 1, 1990)

9.90.050 Removal from office.

The members of the commission serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed from office by a 4/5th vote of the members of the city council. No public hearing need be held prior to removal and no cause for removal need be shown. (Ord. 675 § 1, 1990)