Alcohol and Marijuana Committee

Chair 

Steve Johnson, thebeesknowthis@gmail.com

Purpose

The Alcohol and Marijuana Committee collaborates with the Council to review alcohol and marijuana license applications, renewals, and related matters. Our activities also include addressing issues such as homeless camps and regulations on alcohol sales, including the “Red Stripe law”.

Membership

At the May general membership meeting a list of all standing committees and their chairperson(s) shall be reviewed and confirmed. The executive board may fill vacancies on the committee and may remove a member from the committee at any time without cause.

The committee chair may add or remove members at their discretion. All committee meetings shall be open to the public. If a NECC council member desires to serve on a committee they may contact the committee chair.

Responsibilities

1. Gather Council input regarding issues related to Alcohol and Marijuana sales
2. Receive and review notices to the Council from Municipal departments including, but not limited to, those noticed under municipal code:
   1.  2.30.120.C, Alcohol Beverage Control Board license applications;
   2.  10.55.030, Permits for teen nightclubs and cultural performance venues;

The committee will report its activities to the executive board at least on a quarterly basis.

Meetings

The committee will meet at least quarterly and more often as needed. A majority of the committee members shall constitute a quorum. The committee chair will keep a copy of the committee meeting minutes and forward a copy to the executive board.

The committee will review its charter at least annually and recommend any proposed changes to the executive board for review. This charter was last updated as of September 5, 2024.