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Durham County to form opioid-settlement advisory committee; staff aims to launch applications by late summer
Summary
Staff told the board they plan to establish an advisory committee for opioid settlement funding, with two-year terms and a fast-tracked application process expected to begin late summer following a town hall; commissioners asked for term-limit clarity to be added to the resolution.
Staff presented a proposal to establish an advisory group to advise the county on disbursement of opioid settlement funds and discussed term lengths and the application timeline.
Joanne Pierce, assistant county manager, said the county intends a fast timetable: staff hope to post applications and have the committee formed by late summer, and a town hall was scheduled to generate public interest. A staff member summarized the timeline: "we are on the fast track with that," and added the county would begin application outreach after the town hall to populate the advisory body.
Commissioners asked staff to clarify term limits in the resolution (the draft specifies two-year terms and allows reapplication for a second term, with a four-year maximum if reappointed). Staff agreed to add clearer language to the resolution and to coordinate outreach efforts.
