Membership
This commission consists of nine ex-officio members from local government health care agencies and 25 members as regulated by the code. All members are appointed by the county executive and confirmed by the county council.
Created by
- Harford County Code, Article VI, Section 927
In a brief
- Maintain a comprehensive approach to the prevention and treatment of mental illness and addictions.
Description
Members will serve three-year terms. From among its members, the council will annually elect a chair and other officers it finds necessary.
Duties
A summary of their duties include:
- Advise the county health officer, county executive, county council, and the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene on the progress of the county mental health program and on any action needed to improve program.
- Be a county advocate for a comprehensive approach to the prevention and treatment of mental illness and addictions.
- Determine the needs of the mental health and addictions programs in the county.
- Periodically review the availability and quality of mental health and addictions facilities and services in the county.
- Provide representatives for site visit teams that evaluate mental health and addictions facilities and programs in the county.