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Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part X - STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD › Chapter 250 - SPECIAL RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter A - APPLICABILITY OF RULES › Section 250.1 - Applicability of general rules

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Under 1 Pa. Code §
										31.1 (relating to scope of part), 1
					 Pa. Code Part II (relating to General Rules of Administrative Practice and
					 Procedure) is applicable to the activities of and proceedings before the Board,
					 except as provided in this chapter.
This section § 250.1 amended under
						71 Pa.C.S. §
													5902(h).
This section cited in 4 Pa. Code §
												250.15 (relating to applicability
						of general rules).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part X - STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD › Chapter 250 - SPECIAL RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter A - APPLICABILITY OF RULES › Section 250.2 - Appeal period from decisions of administrative staff

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(a) Decisions of administrative staff under
				  authority delegated by the Board may be appealed to the Board by filing a
				  formal appeal within 30 days after service of notice of the administrative
				  decision. Extensions of this appeal period may be requested for good cause and
				  will be granted at the discretion of the Board Secretary.
(b) This section supersedes 1 Pa. Code §
										35.20 (relating to appeals from
				  actions of the staff).
This section is issued under
						71 Pa.C.S. §
													5902(h).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part X - STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD › Chapter 250 - SPECIAL RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter B - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S PENSION FORFEITURE REGULATIONS › Section 250.11 - Purpose

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This subchapter administers the Public Employee Pension
					 Forfeiture Act (43 P. S. §
											§
											1311-1315).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part X - STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD › Chapter 250 - SPECIAL RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter B - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S PENSION FORFEITURE REGULATIONS › Section 250.12 - Judgment or record

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The Board will, prior to taking any action on the account
					 of any member under this subchapter, obtain from the appropriate court of
					 record a certified copy of the judgment order or other similar document to
					 enable it, with the advice of counsel, to ascertain whether action under this
					 subchapter will be taken by the Board to forfeit pension benefits or to pay
					 member's contributions, as provided in this subchapter.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part X - STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD › Chapter 250 - SPECIAL RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter B - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S PENSION FORFEITURE REGULATIONS › Section 250.13 - Information

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(a) The Board will
				  request information of each employer, and the employer shall furnish such
				  information to the Board as may be necessary, with respect to those public
				  employes or officials who may be subject to the provisions of the Public
				  Employee Pension Forfeiture Act (43 P. S. §
											§
											1311-1315) by virtue of improper conduct
				  related to their State position or office. In addition, any employer shall, on
				  its own initiative, provide the Board with such information or personnel action
				  as to possible violation of the provisions of such act in order for the Board
				  to take such action as may be necessary, to forfeit pension benefits or honor
				  restitution requests.
(b)
				  Subsection (a) supplements 1 Pa. Code §
										35.142 (relating to
				  subpoenas).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part X - STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD › Chapter 250 - SPECIAL RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter B - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S PENSION FORFEITURE REGULATIONS › Section 250.14 - Notice

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(a) If action is
				  taken to forfeit benefits or to retain the contributions of a member to the
				  extent necessary, to satisfy restitution or if other similar actions are taken,
				  the Board will immediately, by certified mail, notify the affected member of
				  the action taken by the Board, subject to 1 Pa. Code Part II (relating to
				  general rules of administrative practice and procedure).
(b) Subsection (a) supplements 1 Pa. Code
				  §
										35.105 (relating to notice of
				  nonrulemaking proceedings).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part X - STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD › Chapter 250 - SPECIAL RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter B - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S PENSION FORFEITURE REGULATIONS › Section 250.15 - Applicability of general rules

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In accordance with §
										250.1 (relating to applicability of
					 general rules), formal proceedings under this subchapter are governed by 1 Pa.
					 Code Part II (relating to general rules of administrative practice and
					 procedure).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 252 - GOALS OF THE COUNCIL › Section 252.1 - Agency mission statement

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The mission of the Council to develop, coordinate, and
				  implement a comprehensive health education, habilitation, and rehabilitation
				  program for the prevention and treatment of drug and alcohol
				  dependence.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 252 - GOALS OF THE COUNCIL › Section 252.2 - Council goals

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The goals of the Council will be as follows:
(1) To facilitate the recovery of drug and
				alcohol dependent people.
(2) To
				decrease the probability of drug and alcohol experimenters becoming
				dependent.
(3) To assist this
				generation and future generations in avoiding drug and alcohol
				dependence.
(4) To assist society
				in becoming fully informed about drugs and alcohol.
(5) To develop open lines of communications
				between the Council, the SCA's, and the service providers.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.1 - Statement of policy

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In order to effectively carry out the mandates of Act 63, an
				  organizational structure has been established, with the approval of the
				  Executive Board, that provides for the systematic delegation of authority of
				  the Governor's Council through its staff at 4 Pa. Code §
									9.13 and 9 Pa.B. 309 (January 27,
				  1979) (relating to Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol
				  Abuse).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.2 - The Council

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(a) The Council
				is composed of six members in addition to the Executive Assistant for Human
				Services to the Governor who serves as its Chairman.
(b) The Council shall provide the following
				services:
(1) Be responsible for the efficient
				performance of all duties and responsibilities as prescribed in Act 63 and Act
				64 and Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1973.
(2) Function as the Single State Authority
				for the acquisition and disposition of Federal and State drug and alcohol
				funds.
(3) Assure the development,
				coordination and adoption of a State Plan for the control, prevention,
				treatment, rehabilitation, education, training, research and evaluation aspects
				of drug and alcohol abuse.
(4)
				Serve as the policy making body that directs operations pertaining to the
				implementation of the State Plan.
(5) Review and adopt regulations, with the
				approval of the Chairman, for the operation of programs supported under Act 63
				and Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1973.
(6) Establish such advisory committees as are
				necessary to assist the Council in fulfilling its responsibilities.
(7) Encourage the formation of community
				agencies and coordinating councils in an effort to promote local cooperation
				and communication.
(8) Determine
				policy and coordinate and evaluate the efforts of all drug and alcohol abuse
				programs in this Commonwealth.
(9)
				Establish funding priorities for drug and alcohol programs.
(10) Approve grants and contracts except as
				noted.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.3 - Alcohol Advisory Task Force

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The Alcohol Advisory Task Force shall provide the following
				  services:
(1) Perform all duties
				defined by The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment
				and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C.A. §
										§
										4541-4593).
(2) Advise the Council on areas pertaining to
				alcohol education, treatment, and rehabilitation.
(3) Convene monthly or at the discretion of
				the Chairman of the Council.
(4)
				Select and develop various issues deemed important to the Task Force for
				submission to the Council.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.4 - Drug Advisory Task Force

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The Drug Advisory Task Force shall perform the following
				  services:
(1) Perform all duties as
				defined by The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (21 U.S.C.A. §
										§
										1101-1191) and (42 U.S.C.A. §
										§
										2684-2688t).
(2) Advise the Council on areas pertaining to
				drug education, treatment, and rehabilitation.
(3) Convene monthly or at the discretion of
				the Chairperson of the Council.
(4)
				Select and develop various issues deemed important to the Task Force for
				submission to the Council.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.5 - Office of the Executive Director

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The Office of the Executive Director shall provide the
				  following services:
(1) Administer
				policies and programs under Act 63, its amendments, and other applicable
				laws.
(2) Serve as the Chief
				Executive Officer of the Council staff and be delegated all administrative
				authority for the operation of the Council in accordance with Act 63 and The
				Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
										51-718-3).
(3) Convene the Council.
(4) Direct all activities of the Council
				staff in terms of the development and implementation of the State
				Plan.
(5) Inform the Council of all
				exceptional program issues needing policy redirection.
(6) Have approval authority for facilities
				that dispense methadone and other chemicals for the treatment of drug
				dependence.
(7) Issue official
				memoranda indicating Council policy, procedures, and legal rulings necessary to
				implement the goals and objectives of the Council.
(8) Implement policies promulgated by the
				Council, and, acting through the staff, see that there is compliance with the
				policies approved by the Council.
(9) Review and submit the annual operating
				budget to the Secretary of the Budget.
(10) Direct, at his discretion or at the
				request of the Council, a performance audit of any activity pursuant to the
				State Plan.
(11) Act as final
				approving authority for personnel appointments.
(12) Direct the activities of the Deputy
				Executive Director and Office of the General Counsel.
(13) Resolve exceptional contractual issues
				requiring Council attention.
(14)
				Have final approval authority on grants and contracts, upon approval of the
				Council.
(15) Report to the
				Executive Assistant for Human Services in the Governor's Office and have such
				other authority as delegated by the Council.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.6 - Office of General Counsel

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The Office of General Counsel shall provide the following
				  services:
(1) Provide legal advice and
				services to the Executive Director and the Council.
(2) In conjunction with the Department of
				Justice, represent the Council in legal matters, including judicial
				proceedings.
(3) Prepare all
				legislation and approve all rules and regulations to be promulgated by the
				Council prior to the submission of the foregoing to the Department of Justice
				for review and approval as required by law.
(4) Approve all contracts and grants for
				form, content, legality, and compliance for minority fair employment prior to
				submission of the foregoing to the Department of Justice for review and
				approval as required by 37 Pa. Code Chapter 161 (relating to procedures for
				contract review).
(5) Assist in
				drafting legal opinions concerning drug and alcohol questions issued by the
				Attorney General.
(6) Process all
				records acquired through sections 17-19 of Act 64 (35 P. S. §
										§
										780-117-780-119).
(7) Serve as the Council's representative to
				the Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board.
(8) Conduct legal research consistent with
				policy decisions of the Council.
(9) Conduct investigations at the direction
				of the Executive Director and in conjunction with appropriate investigative
				agencies.
(10) Report to the
				Executive Director and to the Counsel of the Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.7 - Office of the Deputy Executive Director

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The Office of the Deputy Executive Director shall provide the
				  following services:
(1) Perform the
				duties of the Executive Director in the absence of the Executive
				Director.
(2) Directly supervise
				the Office of Policy and Planning and the Affirmative Action Office.
(3) Assist the Executive Director in the
				formulation of program funding policies and priorities in relation to grants
				given to Single County Authorities and direct provider contractors.
(4) Evaluate and monitor the activities of
				the four individual Bureaus in order to assure the prompt accomplishment of
				their assigned tasks, goals and objectives.
(5) Implement a project controls system
				utilized on a monthly basis, the purpose of which will be to accurately
				evaluate the performance of Bureau directors.
(6) Meet with Bureau directors on a regularly
				scheduled basis to resolve problems in the achievement of goals and objectives
				and to coordinate the accomplishment of tasks involving participation of more
				than one Council bureau, or outside agencies, or both.
(7) Assist the Executive Director in the
				development of policies and the implementation of procedures required to
				translate Council policies into action programs.
(8) Report to the Executive
				Director.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.8 - Affirmative Action Office

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The Affirmative Action Office shall provide the following
				  services:
(1) Assure that the Council
				and its grantees/contractors operate in accordance with Executive Directives
				Numbers 17, 21 and 50 and relevant State and Federal laws concerned with ending
				discrimination against minority groups and women.
(2) Assure that positions are filled by the
				selection of qualified applicants and that the applicants are not discriminated
				against due to their race, color, religion, or sex, and that promotions are
				provided on an equal opportunity basis.
(3) Report to the Deputy Executive
				Director.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.9 - Office of Policy and Planning

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The Office of Policy and Planning shall provide the following
				  services:
(1) Prepare the Annual
				Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan in accordance with
				42 U.S.C.A. §
										§
										4541-4593.
(2) Prepare the Annual Drug Abuse Prevention
				Plan in accordance with 21
				U.S.C.A. §
										§
										1101-1191.
(3) Prepare Agency input to related plans
				developed by other State agencies.
(4) Update and amend Drug Abuse and Alcohol
				Abuse Plans.
(5) Prepare planning
				guidelines for annual County Plans prepared by Single County
				Authorities.
(6) Analyze County
				Plans for utilization of data required for planning purposes.
(7) Maintain inter- and intra-agency liaison
				for planning related activities.
(8) Maintain planning liaison with the Drug
				Advisory Task Force and the Alcohol Advisory Task Force.
(9) Provide technical assistance regarding
				planning procedures and requirements to Agency and county staff.
(10) Review and analyze Federal and State
				legislation, regulations, policy and guidelines to determine potential impact
				on the Agency planning process.
(11) Develop procedures for obtaining
				necessary input into the development and improvement of the Council's planning
				process.
(12) Respond to letters,
				suggestions and information requests directed to the Council relating to the
				planning process.
(13) Review grant
				applications submitted to Federal agencies for funding of drug/alcohol related
				programs and prepare letters of comment for executive signature.
(14) Develop and amend all provisions of this
				part (State Plan for the Prevention, Treatment and Control of Drug and Alcohol
				Abuse) promulgated by the Council.
(15) Develop and amend all project standards
				used as criteria for Council project approval, certificates of compliance,
				licenses, and the like.
(16)
				Develop and recommend to the Executive Office program policies for
				implementation by Council staff, SCAs and service providers.
(17) Develop and revise procedures and
				guidelines for implementation of Council program policies and this
				part.
(18) Issue policies and
				procedures and regulation amendments to SCAs and service providers.
(19) Review information required of and
				submitted by SCAs and service providers for compliance with this part, policies
				and procedures.
(20) Develop and
				update operations manuals for use by service providers.
(21) Develop and implement procedures for
				soliciting community input into the development of this part.
(22) Provide technical assistance and
				interpretation of this part, guidelines and procedures to Agency units, SCAs
				and service providers.
(23) Review,
				research and develop responses to requests for exceptions to this
				part.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.10 - Bureau of Management Information Systems

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The Bureau of Management Information Systems shall provide
				  the following services:
(1) Develop,
				implement and maintain management information systems based upon input from
				appropriate Agency units, SCAs and service providers.
(2) Provide training and technical assistance
				to Agency units on the use of management information systems.
(3) Provide training and technical assistance
				to systems users outside of the Agency.
(4) Provide computer systems design,
				maintenance, programming and processing services to Agency units.
(5) Develop and implement the Agency-wide
				evaluation strategy.
(6) Provide
				evaluation services to Agency units as needed.
(7) Review research and evaluation proposals
				and monitor contracts of Council research and evaluation contractors.
(8) Maintain and update data based on
				prevalence and extent of drug and alcohol problems.
(9) Make necessary recommendations for
				computer hardware and software support.
(10) Report to the Deputy Executive
				Director.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.11 - Division of Operations and Control

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The Division of Operations and Control shall provide the
				  following services:
(1) Provide
				computer processing support for automated Council systems.
(2) Provide data control support to all
				systems users for utilization of Council automated systems.
(3) Monitor and review all internal
				production procedures, production systems and programs to insure the most
				effective use of division personnel and computer hardware.
(4) Schedule and control all required
				processing at the Council or other data processing sites.
(5) Evaluate present hardware configuration,
				review new hardware, and make equipment recommendations.
(6) Notify vendors or maintenance
				organizations of all equipment malfunctions and monitor corrective
				action.
(7) Maintain liaison with
				vendors and maintenance organizations for equipment and supplies.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.12 - Division of Systems and Programming

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The Division of Systems and Programming shall provide the
				  following services:
(1) Provide
				systems analysis, design and programming support to meet the operating
				requirements of the Council, and the reporting requirements of the legislature,
				various Federal, State and local agencies, and service providers.
(2) Develop and maintain systems
				specifications necessary for implementation and use of automated systems and
				provide the necessary training and technical support to systems
				users.
(3) Work with the systems
				users to develop controls, insure timely and accurate reporting and to verify
				systems integrity.
(4) Provide the
				Division of Operations and Control with operational programs, instructions, and
				procedures for all automated systems.
(5) Design and procure input documents
				required to support all automated systems.
(6) Implement and modify systems software or
				utility programs to insure effective use of computer equipment for the Division
				of Operations and Control.
(7)
				Provide technical assistance and training on systems software, utilities and
				computer equipment.
(8) Establish
				and maintain liaison with Federal, State and local agencies with respect to
				information requirements.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.13 - Division of Evaluation and Technical Support

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The Division of Evaluation and Technical Support shall
				  provide the following services:
(1)
				Provide evaluation services and technical support to meet Agency
				requirements.
(2) Implement an
				overall evaluation plan to service the Commonwealth prevention and treatment
				program.
(3) Work with the Division
				of Systems and Programming in developing the necessary systems support for
				evaluation.
(4) Develop and
				disseminate information on the prevalence and extent of drug and alcohol
				problems in this Commonwealth.
(5)
				Recommend projects, review proposals, and monitor contracts related to research
				and evaluation.
(6) Work with the
				Division of Systems and Programming and systems users in the development,
				writing and maintenance of user manuals necessary for implementation and use of
				automated systems.
(7) Conduct site
				visits to SCAs and facilities as needed to provide or arrange for the provision
				of necessary training and technical support in the preparation of input and use
				of output for users of automated systems.
(8) Work with the Division of Systems and
				Programming, the Division of Operations and Control, and users, to establish
				validity checks of the data being processed.
(9) Establish procedures for monitoring
				compliance with Agency reporting requirements and work with Agency users and
				other Bureau personnel to implement and enforce this requirement.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.14 - Bureau of Administrative Services

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The Bureau of Administrative Services shall provide the
				  following services:
(1) Provide
				administrative direction for the Office Services Division and the Personnel
				Division.
(2) Develop and implement
				procedures governing the Council's administrative activities; such as budget
				preparation, personnel management, accounting services, management methods,
				procurement, and the like.
(3)
				Serve as the Agency liaison with Commonwealth agencies relating to budget,
				fiscal, procurement and personnel activities; such as State Civil Service
				Commission, Office of Administration, Office of the Budget, Comptroller's
				Office, Department of General Services, and the like.
(4) Be responsible for the preparation and
				control of the Council's budget request, rebudget, preparation of material for
				Appropriation Committees Hearings, the processing of all budget documents such
				as Allotment Allocation Schedules, Allotment Amendments, Contingent
				Commitments, and the like.
(5)
				Operate a personnel management system assuring that Council and SCAs have
				adequate staff to meet their goals and objectives in accordance with various
				State and Federal Civil Service Commission and personnel rules and
				regulations.
(6) Prepare all
				necessary service purchase contracts, maintenance contracts, lease agreements,
				and procurement documents necessary for the Council to have adequate equipment,
				office space, supplies and services necessary for its daily
				operations.
(7) Provide the Council
				with management methods services in the areas of systems, methods,
				organization, space analysis, equipment utilization, forms and records control,
				filing techniques, procedures and composition services.
(8) Serve as using agency representative with
				the Department of General Services on capital construction projects which are
				State-financed; such as Gaudenzia, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center, St.
				Luke's and Children's Hospital Addictive Disease Center.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.15 - Division of Office Services

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The Division of Office Services shall provide the following
				  services:
(1) Furnish procurement
				services and supplies to the Council to adequately maintain
				operations.
(2) Be responsible for
				the negotiation and assignment of all leased office space for Council
				headquarters and regional offices.
(3) Coordinate the preparation of service
				purchase contracts, and maintain files and reports and other deliverables
				resulting from these documents.
(4)
				Serve as the liaison between the Council, Comptroller and independent vendors
				relative to specialized purchase needs.
(5) Provide for maintenance and disposition
				of Council automotive equipment as well as serve as a liaison with the
				Department of General Services for use of vehicles from the Commonwealth
				Automotive Fleet.
(6) Provide for
				mail and messenger services as required.
(7) Be responsible for the coordination and
				preparation of all budget material to be incorporated into the Council's annual
				budget request, rebudget, and material to be used as part of the Agency's
				appropriation hearings.
(8) Be
				responsible for the maintaining of all Agency accounting reports and control of
				fiscal accounts; such as preparation of Allocation and Allotment Schedules,
				Allotment Amendments, revenue deposits, year-end closing documents, Letter of
				Credit transactions, and the like.
(9) Review accounting reports for each
				organization/bureau, making the necessary adjustments and transfers to assure
				adequacy of funds to meet Council obligations.
(10) Serve as the primary interface between
				the Office of the Budget and the Comptroller's Office on all matters relating
				to budgetary and fiscal activities.
(11) Provide the Council with composition and
				graphic arts functions to meet the Agency's requirements.
(12) Provide for printing needs to the
				Council through both Commonwealth and commercial printing agencies.
(13) Be responsible for the publication and
				updating of the Agency Administrative Manual which outlines basic operating
				procedures for Council employes in the administration of their daily tasks and
				assignments.
(14) Provide the
				Council with management expertise in the areas of systems, records management,
				space analysis, equipment utilization, forms and filing techniques.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.16 - Division of Personnel

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The Division of Personnel shall provide the following
				  services:
(1) Direct and control all
				phases of the Agency's personnel program including recruitment, employe
				services, labor relations, leave, personnel/payroll transactions,
				classification and compensation and training.
(2) Develop and implement Council personnel
				policies and procedures.
(3)
				Conduct the Agency recruitment and placement program by interviewing
				candidates, reviewing resumes, determining qualifications, and referring
				candidates for employment consideration.
(4) Coordinate the development of testing
				programs with the State Civil Service Commission and Agency
				consultants.
(5) Provide benefit
				information and counseling to employes in such areas as Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
				life insurance, blood bank, and retirement.
(6) Interpret and administer the provisions
				of collective bargaining agreements.
(7) Classify Agency and county positions to
				maintain equity among positions.
(8) Conduct Agency and county occupational
				and classification surveys.
(9)
				Resolve third step grievances and represent the Agency on appeals.
(10) Develop or revise class specifications
				and recommend appropriate pay ranges or revisions or both.
(11) Determine and evaluate Agency training
				needs and provide training information to staff.
(12) Review out-service and in-service
				training requests for job relatedness.
(13) Provide technical assistance to SCAs on
				personnel management and administration.
(14) Provide technical assistance to Council
				staff on personnel management matters.
(15) Conduct personnel management reviews of
				SCAs to ensure compliance with personnel agreements and policies.
(16) Investigate disciplinary recommendations
				made by office or bureau directors and make appropriate
				recommendations.
(17) Process
				personnel/payroll transactions received by the Division of Personnel.
(18) Process SCA personnel
				transactions.
(19) Maintain Agency
				leave records.
(20) Conduct
				orientation program for new employes.
(21) Conduct an exit interview
				program.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.17 - Bureau of Community Assistance

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The Bureau of Community Assistance shall provide the
				  following services:
(1) Direct all
				operations of the Bureau's four Regional Division Offices.
(2) Provide feedback to other units of the
				Council based on the results of the Bureau's project approval/licensing,
				monitoring, technical assistance, auditing and fiscal review and approval
				activities as an aid in the assessment of the effectiveness of programs and
				services supported or required by the Council.
(3) Provide technical assistance to Single
				County Authorities (SCAs), projects and related organizations in the
				interpretation and implementation of the Council's policies, standards and
				procedures, and this part.
(4) Be
				responsible for all project approval/licensure field activities, analyses and
				recommendations to the Executive Director for the issuance of project approval
				compliance certificates/licenses.
(5) Garner input from SCAs, projects and
				related organizations and assess the impact of Council policy on the community
				based drug and alcohol service delivery system; and provide recommendations to
				the Executive Director.
(6) Be
				responsible for conducting all necessary monitoring and associated activities
				necessary to assess contractor/grantee performance and compliance with the
				terms and conditions of agreements.
(7) Review, analyze, and make recommendations
				on all Single County Authority grants, contracts and plans.
(8) Act as the primary reviewer of contract
				proposals related to the community based service delivery system and related
				agreements.
(9) Develop and
				maintain fiscal systems for grantees and contractors providing treatment
				services or comprising a part of the community based services delivery system.
				The Bureau shall also be responsible for the conduct and analysis of fiscal and
				performance audits as directed by the Executive Director. Recommendations shall
				be made to the Executive Director.
(10) Analyze budget requests and fiscal
				reports of grantees providing treatment services or comprising a part of the
				community based services delivery system. The Bureau shall also be responsible
				for the conduct and analysis of fiscal and performance audits as directed by
				the Executive Director. Recommendations shall be made to the Executive
				Director.
(11) Prepare
				application/proposals for Federal funding in support of treatment
				services.
(12) Review and comment
				on the guidelines providing technical assistance; receive and review all Single
				County Authority plans.
(13) Report
				to the Executive Director.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.18 - Division of Grants Management

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The Division of Grants Management shall provide the following
				  services:
(1) Provide interface
				between the Council and the Comptroller on all contract and grant fiscal
				matters.
(2) Receive, review, and
				analyze fiscal reports to keep appropriate Agency units informed of financial
				activities.
(3) Consolidate budget
				submittals, including coordination of Federal program funding requirements for
				submission to the Bureau of Administrative Services.
(4) Review the budget portion of contract and
				grant proposals for efficient utilization of program funds.
(5) Maintain a fiscal reporting system that
				will relate to a standard service contract and be compatible with the State
				fiscal system.
(6) Carry out
				performance audits with authorization of the Executive Director.
(7) Prepare fiscal guidelines for county
				plans.
(8) Report to Deputy
				Director of Community Assistance.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.19 - Division of Licensing and Certification

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The Division of Licensing and Certification shall provide the
				  following services:
(1) Provide
				approval function for the use of methadone as mandated under Act 64 and
				21 U.S.C.A. §
										§
										1101-1191.
(2) Implement, monitor, control and conduct
				field work for Agency project approval/licensing responsibilities.
(3) Maintain liaison with the Office of
				Policy and Planning with respect to the development and revision of project
				approval/licensing standards.
(4)
				Maintain a central number and record control for project approval/licensing
				activities.
(5) Issue appropriate
				letters and certificates indicating Council action on project
				approval/licensing applications.
(6) Issue appropriate correspondence
				indicating Drug and Alcohol Project Status on all inter- and intra-agency
				requests; such as BVR, C-2, M.A., Food Stamps, and the like.
(7) Report to the Director of Community
				Assistance.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.20 - Regional Divisions

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The Regional Divisions shall provide the following
				  services:
(1) Provide technical
				assistance to county agencies in the implementation of Council policies and
				programs.
(2) Provide explanation
				and clarification to county agencies on this part, and policies and guidelines
				of the Council.
(3) Provide
				recommendations on grant and contract proposals and county plans.
(4) Monitor service delivery systems for
				compliance with this part, Council standards and reporting formats.
(5) Monitor performance of Single County
				Authority contractors and grantees.
(6) Report to Director of Community
				Assistance.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.21 - Bureau of Program Services

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The Bureau of Program Services shall provide the following
				  services:
(1) Be responsible for the
				identification of unique population groups requiring specialized program
				information.
(2) Plan and
				coordinate the activities for these special population groups through various
				Council functions, programs, technical assistance, and the like.
(3) Develop and operate occupational
				alcoholism and drug programs for business industries and conduct training
				programs in the fields of prevention and treatment for service delivery
				personnel.
(4) Provide training
				programs for persons currently employed in community treatment
				programs.
(5) Coordinate and
				implement training and prevention efforts in the field of drug and alcohol
				abuse with other Commonwealth agencies.
(6) Coordinate the Alcohol Highway Safety
				Program in association with the Governor's Traffic Safety Council and the
				Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in an effort to establish a system of
				Driving Under The Influence programs on a statewide basis.
(7) Recommend the adoption of new and
				innovative training and prevention strategies for use by Single County
				Authorities and program providers.
(8) Provide a toll-free answering service for
				treatment and prevention referral; such as guidance of funding and treatment
				approaches.
(9) Provide the
				citizens of this Commonwealth with current and factual information on drug and
				alcohol abuse.
(10) Develop and
				implement basic alcohol and drug education programs, institutes, workshops, and
				seminars for community professionals and laymen, prospective counselors,
				Council members, Council staff and special population groups.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.22 - Division of Training and Prevention

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The Division of Training and Prevention shall provide the
				  following services:
(1) Develop,
				coordinate and conduct training programs in prevention and treatment for
				service delivery personnel.
(2)
				Provide training programs for public and private schools and professional and
				technical education institutions and their professional personnel.
(3) Monitor Agency training and prevention
				contracts.
(4) Provide analysis and
				recommendations on training and prevention proposals.
(5) Develop and recommend appropriate
				curriculum materials for training and prevention service delivery.
(6) Recommend new and innovative training and
				prevention strategies for use by Single County Authorities and program
				providers.
(7) Implement training
				and prevention programs under the auspices of the National Institute of
				Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse and the National Institute of Drug Abuse, using
				Federal grant moneys.
(8) Provide
				training to Agency staff in coordination with the Division of
				Personnel.
(9) Coordinate and
				implement training and prevention efforts with other Commonwealth
				agencies.
(10) Maintain the
				statewide training system and training registries.
(11) Develop and implement basic alcohol and
				drug education programs, institutes, workshops and seminars for community
				professionals and laymen, prospective counselors, Council members, Council
				staff and special population groups.
(12) Negotiate with colleges and universities
				to obtain academic credits or continuing education unit credits for students
				attending alcohol and drug courses conducted by the Division.
(13) Coordinate training with Single County
				Authorities through the Regional Training System.
(14) Provide technical assistance to Regional
				Division Offices as requested in monitoring of training and prevention plan
				performance.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.23 - Division of Intervention Services

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The Division of Intervention Services shall provide the
				  following services:
(1) Analyze new or
				unique populations in need of specialized program information, such as women,
				youth, ethnic minorities, the elderly, or professional groups such as emergency
				care personnel, nurses, clergy, and the like.
(2) Plan and coordinate activities and
				awareness for special populations through Council functions, program
				development, technical assistance, or public forum/conference
				presentation.
(3) Serve as Agency
				liaison or provide technical assistance or both to special population
				organizations, including the Women's Task Force and the Physician's Task Force,
				the certification process, judicial and law enforcement personnel.
(4) Prepare guidelines for developing the
				State Employe Assistance Program to assist governmental employes with
				deteriorating job performance and establish a system of referral for those
				needing specialized or professional care.
(5) Provide technical assistance to
				occupation program consultants from Single County Authorities; plan and direct
				training programs for consultants, counselors, and supervisory personnel from
				business industry, and governmental agencies regarding the State Employe
				Assistance Program.
(6) Maintain
				liaisons with Bureau of Labor Relations, unions, and managers in regard to the
				State Employe Assistance Program for those employes with alcohol or drug abuse
				problems.
(7) Coordinate the
				Alcohol Highway Safety Program in association with the Governor's Traffic
				Safety Council and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in an effort
				to establish a system of Driving Under the Influence programs on a statewide
				basis.
(8) Serve as consultant to
				community groups operating Driving Under the Influence programs or preparing to
				conduct programs for Driving Under the Influence offenders.
(9) Record and collate blood alcohol reports
				received from the Department of Health laboratories on driver fatalities;
				notify county coroners of the blood alcohol content of the deceased drivers
				from reports received from the laboratory; and correlate reports of drivers'
				deaths with reports from State Police and Pennsylvania Department of
				Transportation statistics.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE › Chapter 253 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL › Section 253.24 - Educational Needs Clearinghouse for Outreach Research and Emergency (ENCORE)

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The Education Needs Clearinghouse for Outreach Research and
				  Emergency shall provide the following services:
(1) Provide the citizens of this Commonwealth
				with current and factual information on drug and alcohol abuse.
(2) Provide ongoing public
				relations.
(3) Provide support to
				Agency staff in developing workshops, seminars, training and
				conferences.
(4) Develop multimedia
				campaigns to increase public awareness of the nature and extent of drug and
				alcohol abuse and the availability of prevention and treatment services
				throughout this Commonwealth.
(5)
				Assist the National Institute on Drug Abuse in implementing its nationwide Drug
				Abuse Communications Network (DRACON).
(6) Provide a toll-free public answering
				service for information and treatment referral; such as guidance on program
				funding and treatment approaches.
(7) Provide on a free loan basis audiovisuals
				and an index of audiovisual aids pertaining to drug and alcohol.
(8) Publish a bimonthly newsletter and
				prevention newsletter offering news of developments and state-of-the-art
				reports in the field.
(9) Provide a
				reference library and data repository.
(10) Develop and disseminate bibliographies
				on various aspects of drug abuse and alcoholism.
(11) Maintain Agency-produced publications
				and respond to inquiries for information concerning the Council.
(12) Provide technical assistance and
				information to private organizations, drug and alcohol programs and other
				Commonwealth agencies for conferences, workshops and seminars.
(13) Operate a newspaper clipping service
				relative to articles on the drug and alcohol abuse field.