Chapter 8.10 MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ADVISORY BOARD

Chapter 8.10
MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ADVISORY BOARD

Sections:

8.10.010 Created – Membership.

8.10.020 Term – Compensation.

8.10.030 Powers and duties.

8.10.010 Created – Membership.

There is created a mental health center advisory board which shall consist of eight borough residents appointed in accordance with KIBC 2.100.030 and pursuant to the requirements of 7 AAC 71.030(a). The duties of the board shall be as set out in 7 AAC 71.030. The mayor may, with the concurrence of the assembly, appoint nonvoting ex officio members. The board shall designate its chair and conduct its meetings in accordance with Chapter 2.100 KIBC. The mental health center advisory board shall be inactive and its seats unfilled so long as the governing and advisory functions and responsibilities required under state law are being provided by the operator of the mental health facility.¹ [Ord. FY2006-04 §2, 2005; Ord. 2002-15 §2, 2002; Ord. 2002-03 §3, 2002; Ord. 2000-01 §2, 2000; Ord. 99-09 §2, 1999; Ord. 97-29 §2, 1998; Ord. 96-16 §2, 1996; Ord. 93-61 §2, 1993; Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 92-01 §2, 1992; Ord. 82-38-O §1, 1982; Ord. 82-27-O(A) §1, 1982. Formerly §8.08.010].

8.10.020 Term – Compensation.

A. The members shall serve for three years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. However, of the members first appointed, three shall be appointed for three years, three for two years, and three for one year. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term only.

B. Members of the board shall serve without compensation. [Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 92-01 §2, 1992; Ord. 82-38-O §1, 1982; Ord. 82-27-O(A) §1, 1982. Formerly §8.08.020].

8.10.030 Powers and duties.

The advisory board shall function as liaison between the borough, the mental health program staff, and Providence, and shall be responsive to the concerns of the community regarding the operation of the mental health program. Providence shall keep the advisory board updated with respect to matters of mental health program policy and the relationship of the mental health program to the community and the surrounding areas which it serves. Specifically, the duties and responsibilities of the advisory board include the following:

A. Review any changes in mental health program policy. Policies may be suggested by Providence or the advisory board; but all require review by the advisory board. A policy is defined as a definite course of action as pursued by administration;

B. Review any new client care services;

C. Review the operating and capital budgets prepared for the mental health program;

D. Review the rate and charge structures in the mental health program;

E. Review and comment concerning the quality of care rendered to the clients of the mental health program;

F. Review any reports prepared by Providence;

G. Assist the administrator in long-range planning for the mental health program; and

H. Assist Providence in determining and deciding all matters of policy relating to the public relations of the mental health program and the relationship of the mental health program to the community and the surrounding area which it serves. [Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 97-29 §3, 1998; repealed and reenacted by Ord. 92-01 §2, 1992; Ord. 85-31-O §1, 1985; Ord. 84-61-O §10, 1984; Ord. 82-38-O §1, 1982; Ord. 82-27-O(A) §1, 1982. Formerly §8.08.030].

8.10.040 Administrative assistance.

Repealed by Ord. 97-29. [Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 92-01 §2, 1992; Ord. 84-61-O §10, 1984; Ord. 82-38-O §1, 1982; Ord. 82-27-O(A) §1, 1982. Formerly §8.08.040].

8.10.050 Status of employees.

Repealed by Ord. 92-01. [Ord. 85-31-O §1, 1985; Ord. 84-61-O §10, 1984; Ord. 82-38-O §1, 1982; Ord. 82-27-O(A) §1, 1982. Formerly §8.08.050].

Per Contract No. 97-07A: An advisory board meeting the requirements of 7 AAC 13.030(a) will be appointed by Providence. One assembly member shall be appointed by Providence as a full voting member of the advisory board, and Providence shall give the borough the opportunity for review and comment before appointments to the advisory board are made.