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S.B. 890
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2007 Vetoed Bills and Messages
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the
governing body of each county shall establish a mental health advisory committee.
(b) The purpose of a mental health advisory committee shall be to serve as
advocate for a comprehensive mental health system for persons of all ages.
(c) The governing bodies of two or more counties may establish, by
agreement, an intercounty mental health advisory committee if:
(1) The population of one of the counties is too small to warrant the
establishment of a mental health advisory committee for that county; and
(2) The Director consents.
(d) The governing body of a county may establish a joint mental health and
addictions advisory committee.
(e) In Howard County, if a quasi-public authority is established under
Subtitle 12 of this title, the governing body may designate the authority as the mental
health advisory committee for the county.
(f) In Baltimore City, the governing body may designate Baltimore Mental
Health Systems, Inc., the core service agency for Baltimore City under Subtitle 12 of
this title, as the mental health advisory committee for Baltimore City.
(G) IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, THE GOVERNING BODY MAY
DESIGNATE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY, INC., THE
CORE SERVICE AGENCY FOR ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY UNDER SUBTITLE 12 OF
THIS TITLE, AS THE MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR ANNE
ARUNDEL COUNTY.
10-309.
(a) (1) The mental health advisory committee of each county shall consist
of:
(i) As nonvoting ex officio members, the following individuals or
their designees:
1. The health officer for the county;
2. A representative of a State inpatient facility that
serves that county, appointed as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection;
3. The county mental health director;
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