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    (a)    Each local jurisdiction in the State shall develop a 2–year community health and public safety plan in collaboration with:

        (1)    The Center;

        (2)    The local health department;

        (3)    The local department of human services;

        (4)    Behavioral health coordinators for the local school system;

        (5)    The local health improvement council;

        (6)    Community–based behavioral health providers;

        (7)    A representative of the NAACP;

        (8)    A representative of public defenders; and

        (9)    Other key stakeholders.

    (b)    The plan shall include:

        (1)    An assessment of the capacity of the local behavioral system;

        (2)    Recommendations for the enhancement of the local crisis response system;

        (3)    Recommendations for the enhancement of the local behavioral health care system, including culturally competent care;

        (4)    An analysis of available federal grant funds available to the county or jurisdiction; and

        (5)    A racial impact analysis.

    (c)    A local jurisdiction is encouraged to use an existing local planning and coordinating committee or local management board to satisfy the requirements of this section.