MUNICIPAL DRUG STRATEGY COMMITTEE
Purpose
The Township of Lanark Highlands Municipal Drug Strategy Committee is a newly created Sub-Committee of Council that provides direction for the planning and implementation of the local municipal drug strategy network. The Committee holds the mission and vision of the drug strategy network:
Mission: To address alcohol and other drug related problems through communication and collaboration across the four pillars of prevention, enforcement, harm reduction and treatment to meet the needs of the Township of Lanark Highlands.
Vision: Our vision for the Township of Lanark Highlands is a healthy community, free from alcohol and drug misuse/abuse.
Mandate
The primary responsibilities of the Committee are to:
• educate local community regarding drug strategy network initiatives
• plan, implement and evaluate programs and activities that address the four pillars of prevention,
treatment, enforcement and harm reduction
• identify local service system issues regarding substance abuse
• advocate on behalf of the community when required on policy and/or funding issues
MDSC Members
| Councillor Derek Love, Chair |
| Tom Bird |
| Ryta Dulmage |
| Christine Laver |
| Warren McMeekin |
MEETING DATES
NOTE: All meetings of the Committee are open to the Public.
| Monday, September 12 | 1:30 p.m. | Agenda |
| Monday, November 15 | 1:30 p.m. | Agenda |
* Important Note:
All current minutes posted are subject to approval by the Committee at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
Archived Agendas & Minutes – Municipal Drug Strategy Committee
CONTACT INFORMATION
Amanda Mabo, Clerk/Deputy CAO
613-259-2398 ext. 231
Links
Health Unit - www.healthunit.org