The ONDCP guidelines require the creation of an Executive Board to provide overall direction and policy oversight to the HIDTA. The specific responsibilities are:

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• Selecting one or more entities to apply for HIDTA grant funds and to serve in a fiduciary capacity for HIDTA;

• Establish written standard operating procedures;

• Select an individual to serve as the HIDTA director;

• Meet at least four times a year;

• Establish subordinate advisory bodies to assist the board in carrying out its duties; and

• Evaluate each HIDTA Initiative at least annually.