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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 019-2025, superseding Resolution 113-2023, to adopt the updated Bylaws of the El Dorado County Behavioral Health Commission pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5604, authorizing review and evaluation of the community’s behavioral health needs.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
WIC Section 5604 requires all counties to establish a mental health advisory board or commission to serve in an advisory role to its governing body which shall be appointed by said governing body. The Board established the El Dorado County Behavioral Health Commission (Commission) and adopted Bylaws for the Commission through previous actions on May 11, 1993, February 29, 2000, October 21, 2014, April 21, 2018, and July 25, 2023 (Legistar files 14-1254, 18-0567 and 23-1007).
The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Board and HHSA’s Behavioral Health Division, providing guidance on the behavioral health needs of the community. Through its advisory role, the Commission supports efforts to improve the quality of life for all County residents with mental health needs.
In late 2024, the Commission recognized the need to review its Bylaws to ensure they align with current operations and adhere with statewide changes to Commission bylaws, duties and membership requirements outlined in Senate Bill 326. On November 20, 2024, the Commission discussed proposed Bylaws and approved revisions (Legistar file 24-2067). This agenda item incorporates those revisions, which reflect several minor updates to the Commission’s Bylaws. Attachment C contains the current Bylaws as adopted by the Board, while Attachments A and B (redline version) show the proposed revisions.
A summary of the primary proposed changes to the Commission Bylaws is as follows:
1. Change to ARTICLE II, DEFINITION:
- Change to term of a medical diagnosis.
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