California Welfare and Institutions Code 5608 – The local director of mental health services shall have the following …
The local director of mental health services shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) Serve as chief executive officer of the community mental health service responsible to the governing body through administrative channels designated by the governing body.
Terms Used In California Welfare and Institutions Code 5608
- County: includes "city and county. See California Welfare and Institutions Code 14
- director: means the Director of the State Department of Health Care Services. See California Welfare and Institutions Code 5601
- Governing body: means the county board of supervisors or boards of supervisors in the case of counties acting jointly. See California Welfare and Institutions Code 5601
- Mental health service: means any service directed toward early intervention in, or alleviation or prevention of, mental disorder, including, but not limited to, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, personal care, day care, respite care, special living arrangements, community skill training, sheltered employment, socialization, case management, transportation, information, referral, consultation, and community services. See California Welfare and Institutions Code 5601
(b) Exercise general supervision over mental health services provided under this part.
(c) Recommend to the governing body, after consultation with the advisory board, the provision of services, establishment of facilities, contracting for services or facilities and other matters necessary or desirable in accomplishing the purposes of this division.
(d) Submit an annual report to the governing body reporting all activities of the program, including a financial accounting of expenditures and a forecast of anticipated needs for the ensuing year.
(e) Carry on studies appropriate for the discharge of his or her duties, including the control and prevention of mental disorders.
(f) Possess authority to enter into negotiations for contracts or agreements for the purpose of providing mental health services in the county.
(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 89, Sec. 92. Effective June 30, 1991.)