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
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 12, March 23, 2024
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.
