(Pontiac, Michigan)--- The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to volunteer to serve the community through appointment to the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority.

The Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority's purpose is to assure the provision of services, support adults with mental illness, children with emotional disturbances and  persons with developmental disabilities. The Authority is a seperate governmental entity from the county that examines and evaluates the county's mental health needs, as well as review and approve  the budget, oversee the annual implementation plan and appoint the Exeutive Director of the Authority.

Oakland County has one vacancy to fill for the current term expiring on March 31, 2006. The Board seeks individuals to serve a three-year term.

To apply or receive more information about these positions, submit an application, no later than Friday, February 17, 2006. To obtain an application, go to www.oakgov.com, and click on the Board of Commissioners, then click on the Boards, Commissions, and Committees link. Click on application form and print out the form, or call 248-858-0104 to request an application.

Mail completed application forms to:
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Dept. 470
Pontiac, MI 48341
or
fax to 248-858-1572.