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Mental Health Advisory Board

Purpose  The Board shall be broadly representative of the demographic character of the county and the mentally ill persons served therein.  The Board plans services for treatment of the mentally ill.  Members include community representatives (government, business, education, families of mentally ill persons, and mental health professionals).

Authority  ORD 87-79, WCC 2.44.050
Contact Person  Whatcom County Executive´s Office, (360) 676-6717

Member Specifications   Residents of Whatcom County.  The Mental Health Board shall be broadly representative of the demographic character of the County and the mentally ill persons served therein.  51% must consist of Mentally ill persons, family members or advocates.

Term Limit  Two Consecutive Full Terms
Term Length  Three Years
Number of Members  Ten
Date of  Formation  2/1/1988
Meetings Held Quarterly
Vacancies See Executive Vacancies List