Pennsylvania Code
Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION
Part XI - GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE
Chapter 254 - SINGLE COUNTY AUTHORITIES
Section 254.3 - Organization and structure of SCA's

(1) Planning Council Option. The county commissioners may determine that they want the county drug and alcohol program administered by the county Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office. Under this option, the local authorities shall then establish a Drug and Alcohol Planning Council. This Council shall function independently from the MH/MR Board and it shall have the responsibility together with the drug and alcohol specialist for planning and developing a comprehensive drug and alcohol service delivery system. The relationship of the drug and alcohol specialists to the MH/MR Administrator is discussed in § 254.17 (relating to relationship of the drug and alcohol specialist to the MH/MR Administrator). See Appendix B of this part. Under this option the SCA is a branch of county government.

(2) Executive Commission Option (public agency). Under this option, the county commissioners may choose to establish a new department within county government, with, as its sole responsibility, the delivery of drug and alcohol prevention, intervention, and treatment services. See Appendix C of this part. Under this option the SCA is a branch of county government. The Executive Director is not a member of the MH/MR Administrator's staff.

(3) Executive Commission Option (private agency). Under this option, the county commissioners may choose to organize a non-profit community organization with, as its sole responsibility, the delivery of drug and alcohol prevention, intervention, and treatment services, and delegate these responsibilities to that organization, by contract. Reference should be made to Appendix D of this part. Under this option, the SCA is a delegate agent of the county government. The Executive Director is not a member of the staff of the MH/MR Administrator.