Resolution 2018-232 RESOLUTION NO.2018-2 3 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE COLLIER COUNTY
MENTAL ILLNESS AND ADDICTION AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS,on June 5,2018,the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County conducted a
mental health workshop where representatives from the County's several mental health programs and
resources came together to discuss the current status on mental illness and substance use disorders in Collier
County and potential solutions to existing problems; and
WHEREAS, at the workshop, the Commissioners discussed the creation of an ad hoc advisory
committee consisting of representatives of mental and behavioral health organizations and programs with
the purpose of compiling and reporting to the Board of County Commissioners a strategic plan to improve
services for mental illness and substance use disorders provided in the County, following which the ad hoc
committee would be dissolved; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board that the ad hoc committee provide input from all entities
involved in providing assistance to, and the treatment of, persons with mental health and addiction issues,
both public and private, as well as members of the public,to identify existing mental and behavioral health
services issues in the community and to ensure the inclusion of all possible services, treatment, and public
and private assistance for County residents struggling with mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA,that:
SECTION ONE: Creation and Purpose of the Collier County Mental Illness and Addiction Ad
Hoc Advisory Committee.
Pursuant to the provisions of Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55, as amended, the Board of
County Commissioners hereby establishes the Collier County Mental Illness and Addiction Ad Hoc
Advisory Committee to prepare and present to the Board of County Commissioners a Report and
Recommendation as to what actions the Board of County Commissioners should take to maximize the
accessibility,efficiency, and effectiveness of services for mental illness and substance use disorders for the
citizens of Collier County.
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SECTION TWO: Appointment of Members.
Membership into this Committee shall not exceed nineteen (19) individuals, who shall initially be
appointed by the Board. Consideration for membership will be given to ensure geographic and background
diversity. Special qualifications for membership include:
One (1)representative designated by a Veteran services organization;
One(1)representative designated by the Collier County Sheriffs Office;
One (1) representative designated by a Collier County grantor entity which provides funding to
providers of services for mental illness and substance use disorders for adults;
One (1)psychiatrist or psychologist, licensed to practice in Florida;
One(1)behavioral health professional, licensed to practice in Florida;
One(1)medical health professional;
One (1)representative from a homelessness advocacy organization;
One(1)representative from the David Lawrence Center, Inc. (DLC);
One (1)representative from the National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI);
One(1) certified peer specialist;
One (1)representative from the recovery community;
Representatives from the local business community; and
Representatives at-large with experience or a demonstrated interest in mental illness and substance
use disorders. Geographical preference will be given to (1) applicant from each Commissioner
District.
SECTION THREE: Officers, Quorum,and Composition.
At the Committee's first meeting the membership shall elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The presence
of at least half of the members shall constitute a quorum. Following the first meeting, additional members
can be added by majority vote of the Committee then present. The Committee may form sub-committees
as it deems fit. All meetings of the Committee and any sub-committee shall be open to the public, with
reasonable notice of such meetings given; shall be held within Collier County; and shall follow Robert's
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Rules of Order for the transaction of business, with minutes of the meetings taken and promptly recorded
with the Clerk. The County Manager shall appoint a staff liaison to the Committee,who shall be responsible
for the administration of the Committee.The members of the Committee shall serve without compensation,
but may be reimbursed for travel, mileage, and/or per diem expenses if approved in advance by the Board.
SECTION FOUR: Functions,Powers,and Duties of the Committee.
The primary responsibility of this ad hoc Committee shall be gathering information regarding
existing and future mental illness and addiction services policies, issues, programs, and plans that will
support the purpose as set forth herein; serving as a public forum for a discussion of these matters; and
presenting to the Board of County Commissioners a final Report and Recommendation.
SECTION FIVE: Dissolution of Committee.
Unless extended by Resolution of the Board, this Committee shall automatically sunset without
further action upon making its final Report and Recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida,this V\, 'r, day of � - , 2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF ' O COM d RS
Crystal K. Kinzel,.Clerk" COLLIER COU ,F OR 1
By: VIJc.. LAI .- By: ,
Attest as to Chairman's, Dep Cl•+ . ANDY SOLIS, CHAIRMAN
signature only.
J .Approv; a j to _:lity:
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Jeffrey A. la'i ow, County Attorney
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