annually update the plan for the Governor, the
General Assembly, and the public. The plan pro-
vides for a central information center on drug and
alcohol abuse where data is collected, stored, ana-
lyzed, and distributed to federal, State and local
government agencies. The plan also indicates how
best to formulate policy to prevent and control
illegal drug activities and drug and alcohol abuse.

The Commission compiles an inventory of avail-
able drug and alcohol abuse services, both public
and private.

On a continuing basis, the Commission consults
with representatives of local governments and the
private sector to assure that State, local and private
resources are effectively used in preparation of the
comprehensive plan. Regional and county core
groups help coordinate efforts. Each group consists
of the local superintendent of schools, local health
officer, and local chief of police or sheriff.

The Commission consults with the Maryland
Juvenile Justice Advisory Council; Governor's Ad-
visory Board for Justice Assistance; Drug and Alco-
hol Abuse Prevention and Education Program
Advisory Council of the State Department of Edu-
cation; Governor's Executive Advisory Council;
and State Advisory Council on Drug and Alcohol
Abuse.

The Commission is comprised of eighteen mem-
bers. Nine serve ex officio. Four public members are
appointed by the Governor. Two members of the
State Senate are appointed by the Senate President
and two House of Delegates members are ap-
pointed by the House Speaker. The Governor des-
ignates the chairperson and vice-chairperson. The
Governor also appoints the Executive Director of
the Commission, who is assisted by at least one
member of each department and agency whose
head serves on the Commission.

TASK FORCE ON EATING
DISORDERS

Chairperson: David M. Roth, Ph.D.

Catherine A. Albright; Arnold E. Andersen, M.D.;
F. Vernon Boozer; Dorothy A. Dobbyn; Joyce
Kronthal; Karen B. Lanpher, Ph.D.; Carol
Loomis; Mary S. Pabst; Brenda A. Sigall, Ph.D.

c/o Sheppard-Pratt Hospital
6501 N. Charles St.
Towson, MD 21204 823-8200, ext. 4219

At the request of the General Assembly, the
Governor created the Task Force on Eating Disor-
ders in October 1986 (Joint Resolution no. 27,
Acts of 1986). The Task Force will determine to
what extent Marylanders suffer from such eating

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disorders as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The Task
Force is considering also how these disorders might
be recognized and treated.

By February 1989, the Task Force will report its
findings.

COMMISSION ON THE FAMILY

Chairperson:
Dennis F. Rasmussen, Baltimore County Executive

Philip C. Jimeno; Dr. Elizabeth Koopman; Virginia
Middleton O'Rourke; Sandra J. Skolnik; Rosalie
Streett; Valerie von Allmen.

Nonvoting members: Rosalie S. Abrams; Diane
Daffin; Eric M. Fine, M.D.; Dr. Nardindar Kelly;
Karen Nettler.

Office of Baltimore County Executive
100 Court House
400 Washington Ave.
Towson, MD 21204 494-2450

At the request of the General Assembly, the
Governor created the Commission on the Family in
November 1986 (Joint Resolution no. 2, Acts of
1986). The Commission is studying how State
government affects the family The Commission will
consider how the State can better support and
strengthen the family

Annually, the Commission reports its findings
and recommendations to the Governor and Gen-
eral Assembly. The Commission's final report is due
July 1989.

STATE FLEET SAFETY COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Bart Thomas

Dr. Russell Faust, State Dept. of Education; Jeffrey
E. Odin,D^. of Health &MentalHyjiene; Richard
H. Turk, Dept. of Transportation; Capt. Paul T.
Twigg, Maryland State Police.

Dept. of Transportation
EO. Box 8755
BWI Airport, MD 21240 859-7321

The Governor originally appointed the State
Fleet Safety Committee in 1971 to establish a safety
program for State employees who drive State and
private motor vehicles on official State business.
The Governor reauthorized the Committee in 1985
(Executive Order 01.01.1985.21).

The Committee advises the Governor on the
safe operation and maintenance of the State's motor
vehicle fleet. This advisory role includes recom-
mending changes in rules and regulations for use of
State agency motor vehicles. The Committee also