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5. A proposal should include suggested data and benchmarks/milestones to assist with evaluation of the effectiveness of the proposal if approved. 6. A proposal should include a sustainment plan for continuation of the proposal after proposed funding from the Partnership. 7. The Partnership may require outcome -related data from any entity that receives abatement funds. 8. The Partnership may require a proposal to achieve benchmarks/milestones as a condition of ongoing funding. Project funding is not guaranteed and may be dependent on completion of deliverables and reporting. Noncompliance with state or federal law, noncompliance with guidelines, or noncompliance with project benchmarks/milestones, may result in funding termination. As noted in the guidelines, applicants must obtain signatures of support from county judges and mayors in areas to be served by abatement proposals. We included this requirement for you, especially county judges and mayors, who authorized the litigation brought by all Arkansas counties and cities. We recognize, as you do, that the opioid epidemic has spawned a variety of local problems in need of local solutions. We want you to have the opportunity to study and approve (or reject) proposals designed to serve your communities —because you are on the front lines, and you know your communities best. An applicant's failure to obtain your signature for a project in your county will prevent funding —so you have veto power over proposals designed to serve your area. And although your signature does not guarantee funding for a project, your signature carries great weight, because we want to pursue projects that you believe in, for your communities. When a project is approved and funded in your county, ARORP will notify you so you can promote and celebrate your local abatement efforts as you wish, and so that you have the knowledge to connect your citizens with resources that they need, in or near your community. We hope you are pleased to play this part in the process, and we thank you for your input and your service. The county and city distribution agreements call for the creation of the ARORP Advisory Board, to study proposals and make recommendations to the AAC Director, the AML Director, and the ARORP Director, regarding programs and strategies to abate the Arkansas opioid epidemic. AAC Director Chris Villines and AML Director Mark Hayes have empaneled an advisory board with 12 members, each bringing relevant experience and perspective, and a strong desire to serve our communities, families, and addicts, in response to the opioid epidemic (www.arorp.or /g our- teatn/). On November 4, 2022, the advisory board had its inaugural meeting. All twelve members of the board attended in -person, and it was glorious. Each board member introduced themselves and shared their background and experience that motivates them to serve on this board. After the board meeting, ARORP hosted a press conference to announce the formation of ARORP and the funding process described above, to introduce the ARORP Advisory Board, to unveil the ARORP website, and to explain the funding process to the public. Please read the ARORP update from Kirk Lane and Tenesha Barnes, to learn more about the many exciting programs and proposals that ARORP has studied, approved, and funded to date.