If the county has an alcohol and other drug advisory board, the alcohol and drug program administrator, acting through administrative channels designated pursuant to Section 11795, may do either or both of the following:
(a)
Provide reports and information periodically to the advisory board regarding the status of alcohol and other drug programs in the county and keep the advisory board informed regarding changes in relevant state, federal, and local laws or regulations or improvements in program design and services that may affect the county alcohol and other drug program.
(b)
Provide for the orientation of the members of the advisory board, including, but not
limited to, the provision of information and materials on alcohol and other drug problems and programs, planning, procedures, and site visits to local programs.