§24–804.

    (a)    The Mayor of Baltimore City shall appoint an oversight committee for the Program.

    (b)    The oversight committee shall consist of:

        (1)    One representative from academia who specializes in public health issues;

        (2)    One representative from law enforcement;

        (3)    One representative from the Maryland Department of Health;

        (4)    One representative of a Baltimore City community group;

        (5)    One representative of an HIV advocacy group;

        (6)    One addiction treatment counselor;

        (7)    One recovering injecting drug user; and

        (8)    Up to three other individuals whom the Baltimore City Health Department determines to be appropriate for appointment to the oversight committee.

    (c)    The oversight committee shall:

        (1)    Provide advice to the Commissioner of Health and the Program Director on developing and revising as necessary:

            (i)    Program operating procedures for the distribution and exchange of hypodermic needles and syringes to injecting drug users;

            (ii)    A plan for community outreach and education;

            (iii)    A protocol for providing referrals for Program participants to addiction treatment and rehabilitation; and

            (iv)    A plan for evaluating the Program; and

        (2)    Provide ongoing oversight of the Program and make recommendations to the Program Director or the Commissioner of Health regarding any aspect of Program procedures, operation, or evaluation.