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Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution creating the Fulton County Opioid Abatement Regional Advisory Council (“Opioid Advisory Council”); defining membership of the Opioid Advisory Council; and for other purposes. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Article IX, Section 2, Paragraph I(a) of the Georgia Constitution gives county governing authorities the power to create ordinances, resolutions, or regulations related to their local government, property, and affairs.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
National Opioid Litigation Settlements have been reached with the major manufacturers, distributors, and dispensers of opioids, resulting in funds designated for local governments, including Fulton County, to support efforts to mitigate the opioid crisis ("Settlement Funds"). According to the State of Georgia’s Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Settlement Funds, participating local governments shall form advisory councils to help determine how these Settlement Funds will be spent for opioid remediation. While Fulton County, as a Qualifying Block Grantee (“QBG”), has a certain level of autonomy in approving and overseeing the expenditure of its allocated funds, the establishment of a Fulton County Opioid Abatement Advisory Council will ensure that Settlement Funds are allocated within the guidelines and core strategies and approved uses described in the settlements. The primary role of the Opioid Abatement Advisory Council is to make informed recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding the effective allocation and management of the Settlement Funds to address the opioid crisis within our community. The Opioid Abatement Advisory Council shall consist of seven (7) voting members as their nominations are confirmed by the Board of Commissioners.