CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD

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. (1) One representative of the board of county commissioners.
2. (2) At least two physicians and, when possible, one shall be a psychiatrist and the other a pediatrician.

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

   1. (i) The professional fields of psychology, social work, nursing, education and religion.
   2. (ii) Local citizens’ organizations active in the field of mental health.
   3. (iii) Local citizens’ organizations active in the field of intellectual disability.
   4. (iv) Local health and welfare planning organizations.
   5. (v) Local general hospitals.
   6. (vi) Community groups whose membership represents the economically, socially, and culturally disadvantaged.

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

   1. (i) At least two representatives from paragraph (3)(i).
   2. (ii) At least one representative from paragraph (3)(ii) and (iii).
   3. (iii) At least one from either paragraph (3)(iv) or (v).
   4. (iv) At least one, two when possible, from paragraph (3)(vi).

Authority

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).

Source

The provisions of this § 4200.11 amended June 17, 2016, effective June 18, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 3177. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (375682).

Cross References

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