N.J. Admin. Code § 10:37-2.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 10:37-2.2 - Functions

(a) The role of the Board shall be to serve as advocate and advisory to the Department for the development of mental health services in the community. To fulfill this role, the Board shall become and continue to be thoroughly acquainted with those programs of the Department dealing with mental health and related social services, and shall regularly review all such programs. It shall advise and recommend on the development of policies and procedures within the general directives of the Department covering community mental health programs.

(b) The Board shall promote and maintain constructive relationships with the county mental health boards, community mental health agency boards and other official bodies and organized agencies concerned with mental health services. It shall also serve, where possible, such advisory capacities to the Department in the area of community mental health as are required by Federal statutes.

(c) The Board shall choose one of its members to act as chairperson and shall meet as often as required to conduct the business of the Board and to assist and advise in the administration of the duties and responsibilities cited above, but not less than six times each year.

(d) The Board shall comply with the Open Public Meetings Act.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:37-2.2