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Approve and adopt the proposed amended Bylaws of the County of Monterey Behavioral Health Commission (BHC).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and adopt the proposed amended Bylaws of the County of Monterey Behavioral Health Commission (BHC).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey Behavioral Health Commission (BHC) acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County of Monterey Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau on topics related to the provision of mental health and substance use disorder needs and services in the County pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5604 (WIC § 5604) by Resolutions Nos. 2021 and 86-76 of the Board of Supervisors for the County of Monterey (Board of Supervisors).
In September 2023, the BHC voted to accept some proposed amendments to newly numbered section 2.01(d). In March 2024, California voters elected to pass Proposition One, which further amended the statutes controlling Behavioral Health Commissions. In August 2024, the BHC adopted further amendments to the BHC bylaws to address Proposition One and other changes. The bylaws before the Board for approval today reflect the changes made in September 2023 and August 2024.
The proposed amended bylaws update some Articles and Sections of the bylaws to ensure the committee’s purpose, powers, and authority are reflective to WIC §5604 for the following:
1. Add the requirement at least one appointed member of the BHC be a veteran or veteran advocate pursuant to WIC §5604(a)(2),
2. Add the requirement at least one of the Consumer, Family Members appointed to BHC shall be an individual who is 25 years of age or younger, pursuant to WIC §5604(a)(2)(B),
3. Add the requirement at least one appointed member of the BHC be an employee of a local education agency, pursuant to WIC §5604(a)(2)(D),
4. Add the requirement that the Board of Supervisors appoint one member to service as an alternati...
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