Section 40.1-29-1. – Name.

§ 40.1-29-1. Name. There is hereby created the Governor’s Council on Behavioral Health, hereinafter referred to as “the council.” History of Section.P.L. 2001, ch. 57, § 1.

Section 40.1-29-2. – Legislative purpose.

§ 40.1-29-2. Legislative purpose. The purpose of the council is to advise the governor and general assembly on policies, goals, and operations of the behavioral health program, including the program areas of substance use disorder and mental health, and on other matters the director of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals refers to it and […]

Section 40.1-29-3. – Members.

§ 40.1-29-3. Members. (a) The council shall consist of thirty-two (32) voting members. (1) There shall be four (4) members of the legislature, two (2) shall be from the senate and shall be appointed by the senate president to serve for their legislative term, one from each of the major political parties, and two (2) […]

Section 40.1-29-4. – Meetings.

§ 40.1-29-4. Meetings. The council shall meet at least six (6) times a year. Failure to attend three (3) meetings in a year may result in a recommendation of removal from the council to the governor or other appropriate appointing authority. A quorum at the meeting shall consist of seven (7) voting members present. History […]

Section 40.1-29-5. – Functions.

§ 40.1-29-5. Functions. The functions of the council shall be: (1) To review and evaluate the behavioral health needs and problems in the state and propose such recommendations as are appropriate; (2) To stimulate and seek the development and coordination of all programs relating to behavioral health, including, but not limited to, such areas as […]

Section 40.1-29-6. – Staff and employees.

§ 40.1-29-6. Staff and employees. The director of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals shall provide the council with professional and secretarial staff and other support as shall be appropriate for it to carry out its designated functions. The director of the department of children, youth and families and the director of the office of […]