To: Board of Supervisors
From: Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Report Title: RESIGNATION FROM THE CONTRA COSTA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ACCEPT the resignation of Pamela Perls and Rhiannon Shires effective immediately; DECLARE a vacancy in the District II Seat 1 and Seat 3 on the Contra Costa Mental Health Commission, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancies, for terms ending June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024 respectively, as recommended by Supervisor Candace Andersen.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NONE
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa Mental Health Commission was established to review and evaluate the community's mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems; to review any County agreements entered into pursuant to Section 5650 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; to advise the governing body and local mental health director as to any aspect of the local mental health program; to submit an annual report to the Board of Supervisors; review and make recommendations regarding the appointment of a local director of mental health services; review the County's performance outcome data and communicate its findings to the State Mental Health Commission; and assess the impact of the realignment of services from the State to the County on services delivered to clients and the local community.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The seats will remain filled, without the benefit of a member attending.