(a) Definitions.
(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) "Core service agency" means the designated entity that is responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring of publicly funded mental health services.
(3) "Secretary" means the State Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene.
(b) Private, nonprofit corporation. The County Executive may enter into an agreement with a private, nonprofit corporation as the core service agency for the County.
(c) Agreement with core service agency. The agreement:
(1) shall require the corporation to obtain and retain the Secretary's approval of its designation as the core service agency for the County;
(2) shall require the core service agency to comply with all applicable provisions of State law;
(3) shall require the corporation to submit an annual report to the County Executive and the County Council regarding its activities;
(4) shall authorize the County Controller and the County Auditor to audit, individually or together, all corporate records;
(5) shall authorize the County to terminate the agreement on 90 days' written notice to the Secretary and the corporation; and
(6) may contain any other provision not inconsistent with those required by this section or any other law.
(Bill No. 65-10)
State Code reference – Health-General Article, §§ 10-1201 et seq.