PARTICIPANTS:

PARTICIPANTS: A. Membership shall be in keeping with the guidelines set forth by applicable federal law(s), specifically, P.L. 102-321, the "ADAMHA Reorganization Act," and its successors. B. Membership of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Council shall include individuals and representatives of entities concerned with the need, planning, operation, and funding of substance abuse services. The Council shall be composed of a balanced number of both service providers and non-service providers, including consumers of substance abuse services and families and consists of not less than twenty- five (25) members. C. Members of the Mississippi Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Council shall serve for a term of four years. D. Vacancies on the Council at any time during the year shall be filled by the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. E. Routine operation of the Mississippi Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Council shall be in accordance with the established Bylaws of the Council.