Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Scott Gillman, Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Subject: Amendment to the Mental Health & Substance Abuse Recovery Commission Bylaws
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution to amend the Mental Health & Substance Abuse Recovery Commission Bylaws.
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BACKGROUND:
The Mental Health & Substance Abuse Recovery Commission (MHSARC) is mandated by the California Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 5604, to ensure citizen and professional involvement in planning processes regarding the behavioral health system of care. The MHSARC also advises your Board and the local Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) Division Director regarding County behavioral health needs, services, special problems, and outcomes of mental health services. The MHSARC is required to have a set of bylaws by which they operate, and to submit an Annual Report to your Board.
DISCUSSION:
The MHSARC desires to amend its bylaws to reflect the addition of a Standing Committee for the Mental Health Services Act Steering Committee.
The Bylaws and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form.
It is required by the California Welfare and Institutions Code that fifty percent (50%) of MHSARC members be consumers, or the parents, spouses, siblings, or adult children of consumers.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
|
Measure |
FY 2020-21 Estimated |
FY 2021-22 Projected |
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Minimum percentage of MHSARC members who are consumers or the parents, spouses, siblings, or adult children of consumers (State criteria) |
74% 14 of 19 members |
74% 14 of 19 members |
FISCAL IMPACT:
Regular functions of the MHSARC are budgeted at a maximum of $5,000, which is included in the BHRS FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget. These costs are 100% funded by Realignment. There is no associated Net County Cost.