Sec. 2-1303. Powers and duties.
A. The powers and duties of the Commission are to advise and provide recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to substance abuse prevention within the City of Phoenix. These powers and duties shall include, but not be limited, to the following:
1. Facilitating interaction among the various agencies and community organizations involved in the fight against substance abuse.
2. Supporting and enhancing existing substance abuse prevention programs already in place within the City of Phoenix.
3. Identifying any areas in the fight against substance abuse that have not been sufficiently addressed and would benefit from additional attention by the City.
4. Developing specific strategies, identifying best practices, and determining accountability measures.
B. The Commission may hold public hearings throughout the City, and it may host summits and conferences on various aspects of substance abuse.
C. The Commission shall make an annual report to the City Council regarding the status of activities and recommendations. (Ord. No. G-4624, § 1, 2004)