Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VI - Mental Health/Intellectual Disability/Autism Manual
Subpart C - Administration and Fiscal Management
Chapter 4200 - COUNTY BOARD AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD
Section 4200.11 - Single county board

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 4200.11

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

Except in counties of the first class where the board will be appointed, and members will hold office under the provisions of the city charter, the local authorities of a county shall appoint a board which must consist of 13 resident members constituted as follows:

(1) One representative of the board of county commissioners.

(2) At least two physicians and, when possible, one shall be a psychiatrist and the other a pediatrician.

(3) There shall be appropriate representation drawn from the following groups:

(i) The professional fields of psychology, social work, nursing, education and religion.

(ii) Local citizens' organizations active in the field of mental health.

(iii) Local citizens' organizations active in the field of intellectual disability.

(iv) Local health and welfare planning organizations.

(v) Local general hospitals.

(vi) Community groups whose membership represents the economically, socially, and culturally disadvantaged.

(4) Appropriate representation shall be deemed to mean representation approved by the Secretary and shall include the following:

(i) At least two representatives from paragraph (3)(i).

(ii) At least one representative from paragraph (3)(ii) and (iii).

(iii) At least one from either paragraph (3)(iv) or (v).

(iv) At least one, two when possible, from paragraph (3)(vi).

The provisions of this §4200.11 amended under sections 201(2) and (8) and 202 of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §§ 4201(2) and (8) and 4202).

This section cites in 55 Pa. Code §4200.11 (relating to single county board); and 55 Pa. Code § 4200.23 (relating to multipurpose board).

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