Delaware Code
Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department
§ 7918. Drug Control Coordinator; duties; powers.

(a) The purpose of this section and of § 7919 [repealed] of this title is:

(1) To develop programs for the prevention and control of drug abuse and for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug abusers; and
(2) To coordinate programs, both public and private, to deal with the drug abuse problem.
(b) The Secretary of Health and Social Services shall appoint, with the written approval of the Governor, a Drug Control Coordinator who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Drug Control Coordinator shall have experience in administration and in the field of drug abuse and at least a master's degree or equivalent experience. The Secretary shall fix the salary of the Coordinator at not less than $16,000 nor more than $22,000 per year.
(c) The Drug Control Coordinator shall:

(1) Coordinate the drug control efforts of state agencies;
(2) Coordinate the efforts of this State with those of local and municipal governments within this State and with those of other states and the federal government;
(3) Assist private agencies and community organizations by providing needed coordination and information;
(4) Plan and supervise public information programs and assist with drug control programs in the public schools;
(5) Assist with the formulation and coordination of programs relating to the early diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of drug abusers;
(6) Assist with the coordination of enforcement efforts by state, county and local enforcement officers;
(7) Assist with the formulation and coordination of training and information programs for state employees and others;
(8) Report on the Drug Control Coordinator's activities on a regular basis to the Secretary of Health and Social Services;
(9) Coordinate the efforts of this State to obtain federal funds available for drug control problems;
(10) Coordinate the overall state efforts with respect to the treatment, prevention and control of the use of dangerous drugs and narcotics.
(d) The Drug Control Coordinator may:

(1) Employ personnel and purchase equipment and supplies as shall be necessary to carry out the purpose of this section;
(2) Require the cooperation of all other agencies in the executive branch of the state government concerned with drug control problems.