COM 0184.007 1996-1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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9 1997-98 Budget Review Department of Liquor Control Page 2 B. To create a temporary educational officer position who shall be responsible for presentation of liquor law education. JUSTIFICATION: Current educational programs are conducted by the director and two other staff in eight presentations a month to managers only (FY 95-96: 1206 persons received training). In offering this program to other employees, we anticipate need of a full time position. BUDGET REQUIREMENTS: To be determined. Funds are available in our reserve account. C. Pending legislation proposes to grant jurisdiction to the liquor commissions to license tobacco dealers and to set license fees and includes start up monies from the state. Should this bill be enacted the department's goals will be: 1. To establish a licensing system, including enhancing our software. 2. To enact rules and regulations governing the application and renewal of tobacco licenses. 3. To create a temporary clerical position in the initial licensing of tobacco dealers. BUDGET REQUIREMENTS: To be determined. Funding will be from tobacco license fees and state assistance. D. To enhance our community relations program with community organizations, governmental agencies and the schools to establish a comfortable avenue when assistance is required. JUSTIFICATION: The department currently limits community relations to certain organizations which have known concerns with licensed premises. We propose that extending relations to the larger community creates better communications and efficient response to public concerns relative to liquor and liquor licensed premises. BUDGET REQUIREMENTS: NONE 2. IDENTIFY DISCONTINUED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. None. 3. IDENTIFY PROGRAMS WITH 10$ INCREASE/DECREASE. Refer to Exhibit A, entitled 1997-98 Budget Explanation which provides an explanation of each object code and 10$ or more