OAR 309-011-0055: Responsibilities

(1) The board shall assist the Division in planning and preparation of administrative rules for the assumption of responsibility for psychiatric care in state and community hospitals by community mental health programs, in accordance with ORS 430.630. (2) The board shall study the problems of mental health services, and developmental disabilities services and make recommendations for the development of policies and procedures with respect to these programs. (3) The board shall review state laws and legislative concepts relative to state mental health services and developmental disabilities services programs. (4) The board shall review and consider funding of state mental health services, and developmental disabilities services programs and make recommendations. (5) The board shall advise the Administrator on the relationship of mental health and developmental disability programs to other state, local and private services and make recommendations for collaborative or joint program developments. (6) The board shall serve as a consulting body to the Administrator. (7) The board shall encourage public understanding and acceptance of state mental health services, and developmental disabilities services programs.