80E.1 Drug enforcement and abuse prevention coordinator.

1. A drug enforcement and abuse prevention coordinator shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall fill a vacancy in the office in the same manner as the original appointment was made. The coordinator shall be selected primarily for administrative ability. The coordinator shall not be selected on the basis of political affiliation and shall not engage in political activity while holding the office. The salary of the coordinator shall be fixed by the governor.

2. The coordinator shall:

a. Coordinate and monitor all statewide narcotics enforcement efforts, coordinate and monitor all state and federal substance abuse treatment grants and programs, coordinate and monitor all statewide substance abuse prevention and education programs in communities and schools, and engage in such other related activities as required by law. The coordinator shall work in coordinating the efforts of the department of corrections, the department of education, the Iowa department of public health, the department of public safety, and the department of human services. The coordinator shall assist in the development and implementation of local and community strategies to fight substance abuse, including local law enforcement, education, and treatment activities.

b. Submit an annual report to the governor and general assembly by November 1 of each year concerning the activities and programs of the coordinator and other departments related to drug enforcement, substance abuse treatment programs, and substance abuse prevention and education programs. The report shall include an assessment of needs with respect to programs related to substance abuse treatment and narcotics enforcement.

c. Submit an advisory budget recommendation to the governor and general assembly concerning enforcement programs, treatment programs, and education programs related to drugs within the various departments. The coordinator shall work with these departments in developing the departmental budget requests to be submitted to the legislative fiscal bureau and the general assembly.

80E.2 Drug abuse prevention and education advisory council established--membership--duties.

1. An Iowa drug abuse prevention and education advisory council is established which shall consist of the following nine members:

a. The drug enforcement and abuse prevention coordinator, who shall serve as chairperson of the council.

b. The director of the department of corrections, or the director's designee.

c. The director of the department of education, or the director's designee.

d. The director of the Iowa department of public health, or the director's designee.

e. The commissioner of public safety, or the commissioner's designee.

f. The director of the department of human services, or the director's designee.

g. A prosecuting attorney.

h. A licensed substance abuse treatment specialist.

i. A law enforcement officer.

The prosecuting attorney, licensed substance abuse treatment specialist, and law enforcement officer shall be appointed by the governor, subject to senate confirmation, for four-year terms beginning and ending as provided in section 69.19. A vacancy on the council shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment was made.

2. The council shall make policy recommendations to the appropriate departments concerning the administration, development, and coordination of programs related to substance abuse education, prevention, and treatment.

3. The members of the council shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and related expenses incurred in the discharge of official duties. Each member of the council may also be eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6.

4. The council shall meet at least quarterly throughout the year.

5. A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum, and a majority of the total membership of the council is necessary to act in any matter within the jurisdiction of the council.

80E.3 Narcotics enforcement advisory council.

1. An Iowa narcotics enforcement advisory council is established which shall consist of the following eight members:

a. The drug enforcement and abuse prevention coordinator who shall serve as chairperson.

b. Two members representing the Iowa association of chiefs of police and peace officers.

c. Two members representing the Iowa state policemen's association.

d. Two members representing the Iowa state sheriffs' and deputies' association.

e. The commissioner of public safety, or the commissioner's designee.

Members under paragraphs "b", "c", and "d" shall be appointed by the governor, subject to senate confirmation, for four-year terms beginning and ending as provided in section 69.19. These members shall not be serving as an officer within their respective associations at the time of appointment or at any time while serving on the advisory council. Appointments shall be made on the basis of experience, knowledge, and ability in the field of narcotics enforcement. A vacancy on the council shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment was made. No more than four members shall belong to the same political party. The members of the council shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and related expenses incurred in the discharge of official duties. Each member of the council may also be eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6.

2. The council shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A.

3. The council shall recommend policy for the operation and conduct of the narcotics enforcement division of the department of public safety.

4. The council shall recommend policy changes and alternatives to the drug abuse prevention and education advisory council established in section 80E.2.

5. A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum, and a majority of the total membership of the council is necessary to act in any matter within the jurisdiction of the council.