Madison County supervisors weigh expanding opioid task force and clarify oversight role

Unidentified Speaker 1 opened a discussion of the county opioid task force on the board’s agenda, saying the group was created to provide advice and that the board must retain final authority. Unidentified Speaker 2, who participates in task-force operations, told the board the panel currently meets monthly and recommended adding two seats — a DHS representative and a court liaison for the schools — and increasing membership from five to seven to ensure sufficient expertise and continuity. "We meet once a month," Unidentified Speaker 2 said, describing outreach to schools and counselors that has led to strong program participation.