Sec. 2-2.1302. Duties and responsibilities.

   The Mental Health Board shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

   (a)   Review and evaluate the community’s mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems;

   (b)   Review any county agreements entered into pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5650;

   (c)   Advise the governing body and the local mental health director as to any aspect of the local mental health program;

   (d)   Review and approve the procedures used to ensure citizen and professional involvement at all stages of the planning process;

   (e)   Submit an annual report to the governing body on the needs and performance of the county’s mental health system;

   (f)   Review and make recommendations on applicants for the appointment of a local director of mental health services. The board shall be included in the selection process prior to the vote of the governing body;

   (g)   Review and comment on the county’s performance outcome data and communicate its findings to the County Mental Health Department, the Board of Supervisors, and the State Mental Health Commission. (§ 3, Ord. 1159, eff. May 20, 1993)