DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Adoption Of 2025-2026 Strategic Plan From County Board Appointed Opioid Response Advisory Committee
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Dakota County Opioid Response Advisory Committee (ORAC) was established as a County Board-appointed committee in October 2023 and supports the development of a comprehensive and effective countywide response to the opioid crisis; and
WHEREAS, it provides recommendations to the County Board on the use of Opioid Settlement funds for external projects and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, by Dakota County Policy 1015, County Board appointed committees must consult at least annually with the County Board Committees of the Whole to seek direction on the topics on which they will advise the County Board to ensure that the committee’s work complements the County mission and goals; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County Policy 1015 also requires that periodic advisory committee reports be scheduled on the appropriate County Board committee or Board meeting agendas; and
WHEREAS, the ORAC plans to engage the Board regularly through its Staff Liaison to provide updates and receive direction regarding their work; and
WHEREAS, from December 2024 through March 2025, the ORAC engaged in a facilitated strategic planning process; and
WHEREAS, the ORAC has developed a two-year plan that aligns with the County Board goals as well as the 2024-2025 community survey results; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2025, the ORAC voted to recommend the draft 2025-2026 ORAC Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, upon Board approval, the ORAC will work towards accomplishing its goals as outlined in the strategic plan and keep the Board informed of its progress.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the 2025-2026 strategic plan from the Dakota County Opioid Response Advisory Committee.
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