| Legal Authority: |
On July 31, 2001, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution
2001-281 which established the Behavioral Health Board by consolidating
the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board and the Mental Health Board; Welfare
and Institutions Code Section 5604 and Health and Safety Code Section 11964 |
| Membership Qualifications: |
Sixteen (16) members appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
One (1) member will be the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors or his/her
designate. Fifteen (15) members will be appointed consistent with Section
5604(a) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. |
| Term: |
Three-year staggered term except Chairman, or his/her designate,
will be coterminous with Chairman. No more than two consecutive full terms
will be served. Terms will be designated from January 1 through December
31. |
| Duties: |
The Behavioral Health Board is established as an advisory
body to the Board of Supervisors and to the Mental Health Department. The
Board's duties are: 1) those prescribed in Section 5604.2 of the Welfare
and Institutions Code; and 2) those prescribed by County Ordinance or Resolution
and/or transferred to the Board by specific order of the Board of Supervisors. |
| Meeting Place and Time: |
At a time and place designated by the Chair. All meetings
of the Board, and any committee meeting representing a quorum of the Board,
shall be a "public meeting" in accordance with the California Open Meeting
Law. |
| Compensation: |
Board members shall serve without compensation except as provided
in Section 5604.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Requests for actual
and necessary expenses shall be submitted to the Director of Mental Health. |
| Ethics Training: |
Pursuant to State law, on or after January 1, 2006, any person newly appointed shall successfully complete a course
in ethics training approved by the Fair political Practices Commission and Attorney General. Each
member is required to complete this training every two years. |
| Contact: |
Cindy Coe
Kern County Mental Health Department
P O Box 1000
3300 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93302-1000
(661) 868-6600
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| Other |
No Oath Required
Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) Required |
