Advisory Bodies
Has the state established an advisory body for settlement funds?
No. California has not established an advisory body to inform opioid settlement spending.
Is the state advisory body required to include member(s) with lived and/or living experience?
Not applicable.
What is the overall membership of the state advisory body?
Not applicable.
Are local governments required to establish a settlement advisory body? If so, are local advisory bodies required to include member(s) with lived and/or living experience?
No (up to each locality). Local governments in California are not required to establish opioid settlement advisory bodies to inform spending of the 85% local share. However, localities may choose to establish advisory councils that include members with lived and/or living experience to help ensure that settlement spending reflects community priorities.
What else should I know?
Not applicable.