§ 6.10. Department of mental health support services.
The department of mental health support services shall consist of the director of mental health support services, a community services board, and such officers and employees organized in such manner as may be provided by the director. The department shall be responsible for the duties imposed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia relating to mental health support services and such other powers and duties as may be assigned by the board of supervisors or the community services board. The director of mental health support services shall be appointed by the community services board and he shall have general management and control of the department. The director shall in all ways cooperate with the county administrator so that the provision of mental health support services is fairly coordinated with the provision of other governmental services. The community services board shall consist of members appointed in the same fashion as existed prior to the adoption of a charter. The community services board shall have such authority as is vested in it by general law and may adopt necessary rules and regulations not in conflict with this charter or general law concerning such department. The community services board and the board of supervisors shall meet jointly at least annually for the purpose of discussing common issues and methods of providing the most efficient services to the public. In addition, at least annually prior to January 1st, the director shall meet with the county administrator to discuss program plans and budgetary needs for the next fiscal year.
(Amd. of 12-14-16(1))
Editor's note— Amd. of 12-14-16(1), amended § 6.10 to read as set out herein. Previously § 6.10 was titled "Department of mental health and mental retardation."
(Amd. of 12-14-16(1))