Chapter 2.45
JEFFERSON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Sections:
2.45.020 Ratification of formation.
2.45.030 Effective date of intergovernmental agreement.
2.45.040 Public purpose for which the intergovernmental entity is formed.
2.45.050 Powers, duties and functions of Jefferson Behavioral Health.
2.45.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as Formation of Jefferson Behavioral Health, an Intergovernmental Entity. [Ord. 97-2 § 1.]
2.45.020 Ratification of formation.
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners hereby ratifies the formation of an intergovernmental entity pursuant to the terms of ORS Chapter 190. The newly formed entity is to be called Jefferson Behavioral Health. It is the intention of the Josephine County Board of Commissioners to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson and Klamath Counties which will provide for the formation of Jefferson Behavioral Health and set out the duties, powers and functions of the entity. [Ord. 97-2 § 1(A).]
2.45.030 Effective date of intergovernmental agreement.
The effective date of the intergovernmental agreement for formation of Jefferson Behavioral Health is June 15, 1997. [Ord. 97-2 § 1(B).]
2.45.040 Public purpose for which the intergovernmental entity is formed.
The public purposes for which the intergovernmental entity is formed are as follows:
A. To create an intergovernmental entity that will administer and provide mental health services on behalf of the parties to the agreement;
B. To provide and promote accessibility to mental health benefits and continuity of care for all consumers through comprehensive community mental health programs;
C. To preserve the integrity of community mental health programs while obtaining the economic benefits of cooperation among counties, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services Division of the Oregon Department of Human Resources (“Division”) and the Office of Medical Assistance Programs of the Oregon Department of Human Resources (“OMAP”);
D. To connect the Oregon Health Plan and community mental health programs in a manner that gives full force and effect to ORS 414.705 to 414.750 and ORS 430.610 to 430.685;
E. To administer regional Medicaid funds in ways that preserve and enhance local management and operation of community mental health programs;
F. To coordinate and integrate mental health services with physical health care services in the service area, which is defined as the geographical area of the participating counties;
G. To promote accountability, continuity and efficiency in the use, allocation, and investment of public funds for mental health services;
H. To provide a regional management information system for planning and developing mental health services in the service area; and
I. To promote the involvement of County Commissioners, local mental health advisory committees, consumers, and advocates in development and delivery of mental health services. [Ord. 97-2 § 1(C).]
2.45.050 Powers, duties and functions of Jefferson Behavioral Health.
Jefferson Behavioral Health shall have as its function the duty and power to do the following things:
A. The provision and administration of mental health services together with ancillary services, including labor, goods, personal services and incidentals (“services”) within the service area. Each party to the intergovernmental agreement forming Jefferson Behavioral Health reserves exclusive control over these services provided by its community mental health program within its County boundary other than Oregon Health Plan services. However, Jefferson Behavioral Health may provide such services pursuant to an agreement with a particular party;
B. The power to enter into and administer the Oregon Health Plan service agreement, other contracts and subcontracts for services, and employment contracts;
C. Performance of any functions and activities that any party to the intergovernmental agreement forming Jefferson Behavioral Health has the authority to perform with respect to the provision for services;
D. Performance of all lawful acts that are necessary to fulfill the purposes set out above. [Ord. 97-2 § 1(D).]