8.10.030 Powers and duties.
The advisory board shall function as liaison between the borough, the mental health program staff, and Providence, and shall be responsive to the concerns of the community regarding the operation of the mental health program. Providence shall keep the advisory board updated with respect to matters of mental health program policy and the relationship of the mental health program to the community and the surrounding areas which it serves. Specifically, the duties and responsibilities of the advisory board include the following:
A. Review any changes in mental health program policy. Policies may be suggested by Providence or the advisory board; but all require review by the advisory board. A policy is defined as a definite course of action as pursued by administration;
B. Review any new client care services;
C. Review the operating and capital budgets prepared for the mental health program;
D. Review the rate and charge structures in the mental health program;
E. Review and comment concerning the quality of care rendered to the clients of the mental health program;
F. Review any reports prepared by Providence;
G. Assist the administrator in long-range planning for the mental health program; and
H. Assist Providence in determining and deciding all matters of policy relating to the public relations of the mental health program and the relationship of the mental health program to the community and the surrounding area which it serves. [Ord. 97-29 §3, 1998. Formerly §8.08.030].