Sec. 12. The commission shall do the following:
(1) Identify ways for state agencies to coordinate with each other on substance abuse prevention, treatment, and enforcement programming and funding.
(2) Promote information sharing throughout Indiana concerning substance abuse prevention, treatment, and enforcement.
(3) Promote best practices concerning substance abuse prevention, treatment, and enforcement.
(4) Cooperate with other commissions, governmental entities, and stakeholders engaged in substance abuse prevention, treatment, and enforcement.
(5) Study local programs that have been proven to be effective in addressing substance abuse.
(6) Seek guidance from local coordinating councils to identify substance abuse issues in local communities and evaluate the resources available to address local needs.
(7) Study and evaluate the following concerning substance abuse treatment and prevention services in Indiana:
(A) The availability of and access to the services.
(B) The duplication of services, if any.
(C) Funding of the services.
(D) Barriers to obtaining the services.
(8) Coordinate the collection of data concerning substance abuse and the needs, programming, and effectiveness of state supported substance abuse treatment and prevention services.
(9) Recommend to the executive director of the Indiana criminal justice institute roles, responsibilities, and performance standards for local coordinating councils.
As added by P.L.7-2016, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Chapter 25. Indiana Commission to Combat Substance Use Disorder
4-3-25-3. Commission to Combat Substance Use Disorder; Established
4-3-25-5. Chairperson; Vice Chairperson
4-3-25-6. Member Removal; Vacancies
4-3-25-7. Member Reimbursement
4-3-25-13. Requests for Information and Data; Grants to the Law Enforcement Training Board
4-3-25-15. Responsibilities of Criminal Justice Institute Executive Director