210.506 Regional planning councils -- Groups to be invited to join council.
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(1)The regional community boards for mental health or individuals with an intellectual
disability established under KRS 210.370 shall institute regional planning councils
for the purpose of conducting assessment and strategic planning. The councils shall
be attached to the community boards for mental health or individuals with an
intellectual disability for administrative purposes.
(2)A member of the regional community board for mental health or individuals with an
intellectual disability shall serve as chair of the regional planning council.
(3)The board shall issue invitations to join the council to no less than two
representatives of each of the following groups:
(a)Family members of individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder,
and dual diagnoses;
(b)Consumers of mental health and substance use disorder services;
(c)County officials and business leaders;
(d)Health departments and primary care physicians;
(e)Advocates and community organizations;
(f)Educators and school personnel;
(g)Regional interagency councils established under KRS Chapter 200;
(h)Law enforcement and court personnel;
(i)Public and private organizations, agencies, or facilities that provide services
for mental health and substance use disorder in the region that represent
inpatient services, outpatient services, residential services, and community-
based supportive housing programs;
(j)Individuals who provide mental health and substance use disorder services in
the region; and
(k)Public and private hospitals that provide mental health and substance use
disorder services.
(4)The regional planning councils may establish bylaws and procedures to assist in the
operation of the councils.