GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1999

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HOUSE BILL 1310

Short Title:  MH/DD/SA Training Bds. Funds.	(Public)

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Sponsors: Representatives Cansler; and Nye.

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Referred to:  Appropriations.

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April 22, 1999

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO AREA PROGRAM BOARDS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services, the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for the 1999-2000 fiscal year to establish a process to support the ongoing training for board members of the area mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse authorities.  Funding will provide for a system of monitoring and technical assistance to assure that each area board achieve a minimum standard of annual training including such issues as joint business planning, fiduciary/legal responsibilities, contract relationships, and leadership skills.
Section 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 1999.