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a. Adopt a Resolution confirming the appointment of Ray Bullick, the Director of the Monterey County Health Department, as Acting Director of Behavioral Health for the County Health Department, the term of which appointment shall be limited to a twelve month period from the date of approval of the appointment by the Director of the State of California Department of Mental Health ("CDMH"); and
b. Authorize Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a letter to CDMH announcing the appointment of Mr. Bullick as Acting Director of Behavioral Health
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a Resolution confirming the appointment of Ray Bullick, the Director of the Monterey County Health Department, as Acting Director of Behavioral Health for the County Health Department, the term of which appointment shall be limited to a twelve month period from the date of approval of the appointment by the Director of the State of California Department of Mental Health ("CDMH"); and
b. Authorize Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a letter to CDMH announcing the appointment of Mr. Bullick as Acting Director of Behavioral Health
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Behavioral Health Bureau is one of seven bureaus of the Monterey County Health Department. The Director of Behavioral Health serves as the Behavioral Health Bureau Chief and reports directly to the Director of Health. The County of Monterey recently opened a recruitment to fill the current vacancy in the position of the Director of Behavioral Health.
Appointment of an Acting Director of Behavioral Health is essential during the pendency of the recruitment. A key assignment of the Acting Director of Behavioral Health Director will be to oversee the Health Department's Behavioral Health processes and activities until the vacancy in the position of the Director of Behavioral Health is permanently filled.
Pursuant to Section 620.1 of Title 9 of the California Code of Regulations, a county may select an Acting Director of Local Mental Health Services with appointment limited to a 12-month period subject to the approval of the Director of the state Department of Mental Health.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel reviewed report and concurs with recommendation
FINANCING:
No additional County funds are associated with this interim assignment.
Prepared by: Susie McKee, Administrative Secretary, 4526
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Assistant Director of Health, 4743
Attachments:
Resolution is on file with Clerk of the Board
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