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El Dorado County Mental Health Commission recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 177-2014 adopting the Bylaws of the El Dorado County Mental Health Commission, authorizing continuation of the El Dorado County Mental Health Commission pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5604, authorizing participation of the El Dorado County Mental Health Commission in the selection process for the position of the Mental Health Director, and superseding Resolution No. 054-2000.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no fiscal impact or change to Net County cost.
Background
California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5604 requires all counties establish a mental health advisory board or commission. The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors established the El Dorado County Mental Health Commission (MHC) and adopted Bylaws for the MHC through previous actions on May 11, 1993 and February 29, 2000.
The current Bylaws for the MHC reference the California Department of Mental Health. California Senate Bill 1009 (2011/12) amended the California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5604 to replace reference to the "California Department of Mental Health" with reference to the "California Department of Health Care Service." The MHC determined a need to review its Bylaws to ensure compliance with current State law and Commission operations. The MHC formed an ad hoc committee to review and propose revisions to the Bylaws, and to report back to the full MHC.
Reason for Recommendation
On August 27, 2014, the MHC approved the revised Bylaws for submittal to the Board for adoption.
Clerk of the Board Follow Up Actions
Clerk of the Board to provide the Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division, with one (1) copy of the fully executed Resolution.
Contact
Don Ashton, Director
Concurrences
County Counsel and Risk Management