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The first meeting of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction will be held on Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This first meeting will be primarily organizational, with council members introducing themselves, learning about the role of the council and Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction Subcabinet, and discussing their priorities and how they will work together.
The meeting will be largely virtual, with an on-location contingent at the Elmer L. Andersen Building, 540 Cedar St., Room 2223, St. Paul, MN 55101. The public is welcome to view the meeting proceedings online or at the Andersen Building. There will be a period reserved for public comment.
More information, including how to view the meeting and a list of council members, can be found on the advisory council’s webpage.
The Governor’s Advisory Council on Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction was established in the 2022 legislative session by Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Legislature to identify opportunities for and barriers to the development and implementation of policies and strategies to expand access to effective services for Minnesotans experiencing substance use disorder, particularly Minnesotans in communities that are disproportionately impacted by the opioid epidemic. The council also advises the Governor’s Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction Subcabinet and provides opportunities for those who have directly experienced addiction to address needs, challenges and solutions.
The council consists of up to 18 members appointed by the governor. Council members represent community leaders, individuals with direct experience with addiction, individuals providing treatment services and other relevant stakeholders. The chair of the council is appointed by the governor.
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