TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: December 5, 2017
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Carmel J. Angelo
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 1 Hour
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Consideration of an Application and Appointment Process for the Mental Health Treatment Act Citizen's Oversight Committee ("Measure B Oversight Committee")
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve the recommended application and appointment process for the Mental Health Treatment Act Citizen's Oversight Committee ("Measure B Oversight Committee") or provide alternative direction to staff.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On August 1, 2017, the Board unanimously adopted a Resolution presenting to the voters of Mendocino County a Measure adopting the Ordinance adding Chapter 5.180 entitled the "Mental Health Treatment Act" to the Mendocino County Code adopting a County transactions (sales) and use tax for the specific purpose of funding improved programs, services and treatment for persons with mental health conditions, and ordering consolidation of said election with the consolidated general election called for November 7, 2017.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
On November 7, 2017 the voters of Mendocino County voted 83.53% in favor of Measure B which adopted a sales and use tax for the specific purpose of funding improved programs, services and treatment for persons with mental health conditions. Measure B also mandated the creation of an eleven member "Mental Health Treatment Act Citizen's Oversight Committee" (Measure B Oversight Committee) consisting of "a citizen selected by each member of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, a Member of the Behavioral Health Advisory Board, the County Mental Health Director or his/her representative, the County Auditor or his/her representative, the Mendocino County Chief Executive Officer or his/her r...
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