1997-29 Amending Chapter 8.08 Mental Health Center Advisory BoardKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. 97 -29
Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Requested by: Mayor Selby
Drafted by: Borough Attorney
Introduced: 12/18/97
Public Hearing: 01/08/98
Adopted: 01/08/98
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 8.08 MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT AND SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE BOARD TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE LEASE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough assembly has enacted Resolution No. 97 -39
approving a lease agreement between the Sisters of Providence in Washington d /b /a
Providence Health Care System in Alaska (Providence) and the Kodiak Island Borough
for lease of the Kodiak Island Borough Mental Health Center; and
WHEREAS, the lease agreement provides for specific responsibilities for the Kodiak
Island Borough Mental Health Center Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the assembly desires to amend the ordinance creating the Mental Health
Center Advisory Board to be consistent with the lease agreement with Providence;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that:
Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a
part of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
Section 2: Section 8.08.010 Created -- Membership is hereby amended as follows:
8.08.010 Created -- Membership. There is created a mental health center advisory
board which shall consist of nine (9) borough residents. Eight (8) of the mMembers
shall be appointed by the, assembly with the approval of Providence Health Care
System in Alaska (Providence) in accordance with section 2.39.030 of this code. The
majority of the board members may not be providers of direct health care services or
have been providers of direct health care services for the twelve (12) months before
appointment. Employees of the mental health center may not be appointed to the
board. The board members should be representative of the geographical and socio-
economical composition of the borough.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
The mayor may, with the
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concurrence of the assembly, appoint additional ex- officio members. The board shall
designate its chairman and conduct its meetings in accordance with chapter 2.39 of
this code.
Section 3: Section 8.08.030 Powers and duties is hereby repealed and reenacted as
follows:
that capacity, thc board is rcquircd to:
borough designated by the chairman of thc board;
assembly with respect to policy, administration procedures, and othcr areas of
community mental health;
D. Review thc proposed annual budgct and forward rccommcndations to the
assembly by April 30 of each year;
E. Evaluate grants and othcr funding proposals and make rccommcndations with
regard to financial matters affecting mental health scrviccs;
F. Perform such duties and scrviccs as may be rcquircd from timc to time by the
I I. The mayor, with the concurrence of thc board and assembly, is responsible for
hiring and firing thc center dircctor. Either the mayor, assembly, or advisory board
may initiate removal of the director.
8.08.030 Powers and duties. The advisory board shall function as liaison between the
borough, the mental health program staff, and Providence, and shall be responsive to
the concerns of the community regarding the operation of the mental health program.
Providence shall keep the advisory board updated with respect to matters of mental
health program policy and the relationship of the mental health program to the
community and the surrounding areas which it serves. Specifically, the duties and
responsibilities of the advisory board include the following:
A. Review , any changes : in mental health program policy. Policies may be
suggested by Providence of the advisory board; but all required review by the advisory
board. A policy =is defined as a definite course of action as pursued by administration;
B. Review any new client care services;
C. Review the operating and capital budgets prepared for the mental health
program;
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D. Review the rate and charge structures in the mental health program ;'
E. Review and comment concerning the quality of care rendered to the clients of
the mental health program,
F. Review any reports prepared by Providennce;,
G. Assist the administrator in Tong - rang;- planning for the mental health program;
and
H. Assist Providence in determining and deciding all matters of policy relating to
the public relations of the mental health, program -and the relationship of the mental
health program to the community and the surrounding area which it serves.
Section 4: Section 8.08.040 Administrative assistance is hereby repealed as
follows:
A. Furnish thc board with copies of all rcquircd documents and othcr information
B. Provide thc board with such supplies, mccting space and secretarial assistance
as the mayor dccms reasonably rcquircd;
C. Refer to the board for their con3idcration all non cmcrgcncy matters within the
action; and
assembly.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS EIGHTH DAY OF JANUARY, 1998
C o ' rpy,a fi tz,�i
nna F. Smith, CMC /AAE, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Jercqiir e M. Selb
Gard L. Stevens, Presiding Officer
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