Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-1-1-.19
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 580-1-1-.19 - Management Steering Committee(1) Sections 22-50-1, etseq. and 22-51-1., etseq., Code of Ala. 1975, established the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, and the Regional Mental Health Boards, respectively, as the recognized public entities responsible for administering state appropriated funds, and as responsible for state and local planning. However, it is also recognized that both of these entities may discharge their planning and service delivery functions by contracting with, and/or sanctioning other entities to conduct all or part of these functions.(a) The Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation shall provide for systematic long range and operational planning processes which recognize the statutory authority of both the Department established under § 22-50-1, etseq. (Act 881) to set up state plans, and the Regional Mental Health Boards under § 22-51-1, etseq. (Act 310) to conduct local planning. Both entities recognize the necessity and the value of comprehensive service planning by stakeholders in the process. However, nothing in this section shall be construed to circumvent the statutory authority established in either Act 881 or Act 310, nor shall it be construed to exclude affected populations in the planning process.(b) It will be necessary and is expected that coordination of facility and community planning and budgeting will be a function of this process with the approval of the Commissioner. However, it is not the intent of this rule to establish a new administrative mechanism to micro-manage the department or its public facilities.(2) Toward this end, the Department shall establish a Management Steering Committee to provide for the development and oversight of a planning process for the provision of mental illness, mental retardation, and substance abuse services. Composition shall include: (a) An equal representation of 4 or more persons appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and by the President of the Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards. Such appointments shall assure representation of the service areas of mental illness, mental retardation, and substance abuse for each entity.(b) One person, representing Boards organized under Act 310 to provide only mental retardation services shall be a member upon designation by a majority of said Boards.(c) A representative of Alabama Association for Retarded Citizens shall be appointed by the President of the Alabama Association for Retarded Citizens and shall be a member of the Management Steering Committee.(d) A representative of the Alabama Alliance for the Mentally Ill shall be appointed by the President of the Alabama Alliance for the Mentally Ill and shall be a member of the Management Steering Committee.(e) A representative appointed by the President of a mental health self-advocacy organization designated by the Commissioner shall be a member of the Management Steering Committee.(f) One person representing advocates for individuals with substance abuse problems shall be appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and shall be a member of the Management Steering Committee.(g) Two persons representing consumers of substance abuse services shall be appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and shall be members of the Management Steering Committee.(h) A representative of the Mental Health Association of Alabama shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association of Alabama and shall be a member of the Management Steering Committee.(i) A representative of People First of Alabama shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of People First of Alabama and shall be a member of the Management Steering Committee.(j) The Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the President of the Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards shall serve as ex-officio members of the Management Steering Committee.(3) In accordance with guidelines established by the Commissioner, the Management Steering Committee will be charged with the following responsibilities and functions:(a) Develop strategic direction for the provision of mental illness, mental retardation, and substance abuse services.(b) Develop the Departmental Legislative budget requests consistent with established priorities.(c) Develop budget allocations and major reallocations (e.g., proration, revenue changes, etc.) which impact the plan.(d) Review quarterly the progress on plan implementation.(e) Establish coordinating subcommittees to facilitate the development of plans for mental illness, mental retardation, and substance abuse services and to assure family members and primary consumer participation. These coordinating subcommittees will be responsible for integrating local and regional planning efforts with statewide planning, consistent with the strategic directions established by the Management Steering Committee.(f) As a part of the Coordinating Subcommittee process, establish a conflict-resolution procedure, including criteria and guidelines under which issues shall be determined to be subject to such procedure.(g) Establish a timetable as well as formats for planning and data collection within each service area.(4) The P.L. 99-660 Planning Council shall continue to function as part of the planning process of the Mental Illness Division. Nothing contained in this section shall alter the present role of the P.L. 99-660 Planning Council.(5) A committee shall be appointed by the Commissioner and the President of the Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards to address issues that relate to statutory responsibilities and duties arising out of Act 881 and Act 310. Author: Division of Mental Retardation, DMR/MR
Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-1-1-.19
Filed September 5, 1984. Repealed and Replaced: Filed November 5, 1992. Amended: Filed May 14, 1999; effective June 18, 1999. Amended: Filed November 19, 2003; effective December 24, 2003.Statutory Authority:Code Of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-1, etseq., § 22-51-1, etseq.