The Department shall appoint a Standing Advisory Committee on Opioid–Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Programs. The Standing Advisory Committee shall consist of: The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee; One individual from academia who specializes in public health issues related to substance–related disorders or infectious diseases; One representative from law enforcement, nominated by the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy; One individual with expertise in the prevention of HIV or viral hepatitis; One health care practitioner with experience providing services to individuals who inject drugs; One individual with substance use experience; One family member of an individual who injects or has injected drugs; One representative of local law enforcement; One local health officer; One representative of a local or regional hospital; One individual with experience in syringe services programs; and Any additional members recommended by the Department. The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall serve as chair of the Standing Advisory Committee. The Standing Advisory Committee shall: Provide technical assistance to each Program on developing: Program operating procedures for collection and distribution of hypodermic needles and syringes; A plan for community outreach and education; and A protocol for linking Program participants to substance–related disorder treatment and recovery services; and Make recommendations to a Program regarding any aspect of Program procedures or operation.