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Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority
Four people will be appointed to the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority Board in 2008. The Authority is responsible for assuring the provision of services and support to adults with mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbances and persons with developmental disabilities. The Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority is a public governmental entity that is legally separate from the County.
The Board annually examines and evaluates the mental health needs of Oakland County, determines the public and non-public services necessary to meet those needs, reviews and approves a corresponding budget and annual implementation plan, and is responsible for appointing the Executive Director.
The Authority's mission is to support the advancement of social equity and improved quality of life for adults with serious mental health issues, recipients or primary consumers of mental health services, agencies and occupations having a working involvement with mental health services, and the general public.
At least 1/3 of the membership shall be primary consumers or family members, and of that 1/3 at least 2 members shall be primary consumers. All Board members shall be 18 years of age or older. Board members are appointed to three-year terms. Board members are also assigned to a Standing Committee that typically meets monthly.
The Board has filled the following vacancies for the new 3-year terms which commence in 2008:
One (1) Primary Consumer Representative
One (1) of the two vacancies for the General Public position is filled.
One (1) Mental Health Provider
The Board Currently Seeks :
One (1) General Public Representative to serve a partial term which expires Monday, March 31, 2010.
Applications for this position must be received by Monday, June 30, 2008.
To apply for this committee click on the application form, fill it out and mail to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners at 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341.
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You can fax it to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Office at 248-858-1572.
For more information, call 248-858-0104.
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