WHEREAS, Article V, Section 1, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 vests the executive power in the Governor; and

WHEREAS, Article V, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units which he considers necessary for efficient administration; and

WHEREAS, Article V, Section 8, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 provides that each principal department shall be under the supervision of the Governor unless otherwise provided by the Constitution; and

WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 51, states that the public health and general welfare of the people of the state are matters of public concern; and

WHEREAS, Article VIII, Section 8, states that institutions, programs and services for the care, treatment, education or rehabilitation of those inhabitants who are physically, mentally, or otherwise seriously handicapped shall always be fostered and supported; and

WHEREAS, the State of Michigan plays a fundamental role in the protection of the health and safety of its citizens in guiding policy for improving the health status of Michigan citizens, improving access to health care services, and preventing diseases; and

WHEREAS, the future in state-funded and administered health and behavioral services lies in integrating administrative systems and pooling state purchasing power for more efficient use of resources; and

WHEREAS, Executive Order 1996-1 provided for a foundation of integrated administration of health related programs; and

WHEREAS, the protection of the health and safety of the citizens of Michigan can be carried out more effectively and efficiently by continuing the alignment of health-related administrative functions in state government; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary in the interests of efficient administration and effectiveness of government to effect changes in the organization of the Executive Branch of government.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, John Engler, Governor of the State of Michigan, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 and the laws of the State of Michigan, do hereby order the following:

I. Medical Services Administration

The Medical Services Administration, is hereby redesignated as a Type II agency, as defined by Section 3 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, as amended, being Section 16.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

All records, personnel, property and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations and other funds used, held, employed, available or to be made available to the Medical Services Administration for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities resulting from this redesignation are hereby transferred to the Department of Community Health.

II. Community Public Health Agency

The Community Public Health Agency, is hereby redesignated as a Type II agency, as defined by Section 3 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, as amended, being Section 16.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

All the statutory authority, duties, powers, functions and responsibilities of the Public Health Advisory Council, including but not limited to the statutory authority, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities set forth in Part 26 of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being Sections 333.2208 – 333.2215 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, are hereby transferred to the Director of the Department of Community Health by a Type III transfer, as defined by Section 3 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, as amended, being Section 16.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

All the statutory authority, duties, powers, functions and responsibilities of the Center for Rural Health, including but not limited to the statutory authority, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities set forth in Part 26 of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being Sections 333.2223 and 333.2612 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, are hereby transferred to the Director of the Department of Community Health by a Type III transfer, as defined by Section 3 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, as amended, being Section 16.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

All the statutory authority, duties, powers, functions and responsibilities of the Anatomy Board, including but not limited to the statutory authority, duties, powers, functions and responsibilities set forth in Part 26 of Act 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being Section 333.2651 – 333.2658 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, are hereby transferred to the Director of the Department of Community Health by a Type III transfer, as defined by Section 3 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, as amended, being Section 16.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

All the statutory authority, duties, powers, functions and responsibilities of the Animal Research Advisory Board, including but not limited to the statutory authority, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities set forth in Part 26 of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being Sections 333.2672 – 333.2676 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, are hereby transferred to the Director of the Department of Community Health by a Type III transfer, as defined by Section 3 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, as amended, being Section 16.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

All the statutory authority, duties, powers, functions and responsibilities of the Agent Orange Commission, including but not limited to the statutory authority, duties, powers, functions and responsibilities set forth in Act No. 49 of the Public Acts of 1987, being Section 333.5731 – 333.5737 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, are hereby transferred to the Director of the Department of Community Health by a Type III transfer, as defined by Section 3 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, as amended, being Section 16.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

All the statutory authority, duties, powers, functions and responsibilities of the State Interdepartmental Substance Abuse Coordinating Commission, including but not limited to the statutory authority, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities set forth in Part 62 of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being Sections 333.6215 – 333.6217 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, are hereby transferred to the Director of the Department of Community Health by a Type III transfer, as defined by Section 3 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, as amended, being Section 16.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

All records, personnel, property and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations and other funds used, held, employed, available or to be made available to the Community Public Health Agency for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred in paragraphs II. 1-7 of this Order are hereby transferred to the Department of Community Health.

III. Behavioral Health

All the statutory authority, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities of the Citizens Mental Health Advisory Council set forth in Act No. 258 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, being Section 330.1110 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, are hereby transferred to the Director of the Department of Community Health by a Type III transfer, as defined by Section 3 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, as amended, being Section 16.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

All the statutory authority, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities of the Standing Committee on Multicultural Services set forth in Act No. 258 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, being Section 330.1162 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, are hereby transferred to the Director of the Department of Community Health by a Type III transfer, as defined by Section 3 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, as amended, being Section 16.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

All the statutory authority, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities of the State Mental Health Advisory Council on Deafness set forth in Act No. 258 of the Public Acts of 1974, as am