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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution Adopting the 1/10th of 1% Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Tax Advisory Board BylawsBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE l/lOTH OF 1% MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TAX ADVISORY BOARD BYLAWS RESOLUTTON No. 2o2s-4 WHEREAS, ResolutionNo.2022-185 establishedthe 1/1Othof l%oMentalHealthand Chemical dependency Tax Advisory Board to make recommendations surrounding the use of related tax funding; and WHEREAS, the committee approved the development and implementation of previous bylaws in June, 2023 through resolution2023-121; and WHEREAS, the commiffee finds an update of the bylaws to better reflect their mission and committee processes; and WHEREAS, on October 30th ,2025,the committee approved the updated bylaws; and WHEREAS, incorporates the 1/10th of lo/o Mental Health and Chemical dependency Tax Advisory Board bylaws by reference and altached hereto; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Board of County Commissioners, approves and adopts the 1/1Oth of lYo Mental Health and Chemical dependency Tax Advisory Board bylaws as presented. ADoprED this -1(:& uv ,r[.N,U)nkK 202s. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON ABSENT Laura Chair V of Board th, County Commissioner KtrilTAS COUNTY LILOTH OF L% MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TAX ADVISORY BOARD BYLAWS The Kittitas county L/LOth of I% Mental Health and chemical Dependency Tax Advisory Board hereby adopts the following rules for the transaction of its business. These bylaws are adopted pursuant to the need to conduct requests for proposals and review of proposals for funding by Kittitas County to accomplish the goals and outcomes identified in the tax pursuant to RCW 82.L4.460 PURPOSE OF ADVISORY BOARD Resolution No.2o22-Lg5 established the Kittitas county 1/10th of L% Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Tax Advisory Board ("the Board")to develop the goals, objectives, and metrics for the use of funds generated by the mental health and chemical dependency tax' The mission of the r/Loth of Lo/o Mental Health & chemical Dependency Tax Advlsory Board is to positively impact the process of change in which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. Duties The Board shall collaborate with the Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD) to: A. Develop the goals, objectives, and metrics for the use of funds generated by the mental health and chemical dependency tax' B. Develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) document and proposal review process. C. Solicit and collect ProPosals. D. Review proposals and provide recommendations to the BOCC on applications for funding. E. Serve as a review board on the effectiveness of grant funding. F. Annually review the Purpose and Duties, the Funding Priority Areas, and the operations and functions of the Board. MEMBERSHIP Board ComPosition The Board shall consist of eight members: one from each commissioner district, one from public Health, one at large member with lived experience, one member with Members are required to comply with the Kittitas County Boards, Committees, and Commissions Handbook unique experience with mental health disorders, one member with unique experience with substance use disorders, and one county commissioner who serves as the Board Chairperson and ex officio non-voting member. Terms of Office Most board members will serve for a term of two years. Half of the original members, and two members thereafter, will serve for a term of three years for continuity. Terms shall be January-December and may be renewed two or three times for a maximum of 6 years serving on the board. Attenda nce/Absentee Pol icY Three unexcused meeting absences may cause that Board member's name to be forwarded to the County Commissioners with a recommendation for removal from the Board. An absence is considered excused if the member notifies the Board Chairperson, Vice Chair, or Clerk. New Member Recruitment The members will be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The BOCC will engage the Kittitas County Board of Health (BOH) for appointment. recommendations when practicable. Recruitment of new applicants is to be led by the procedure as follows: A. The board is to establish a recruitment subcommittee' B. The subcommittee shall interview applicants. C. The subcommittee shallthen make a recommendation to the board on which applicant they believe should move forward. D. The board shallthen vote on the recommended applicant. E. The board shall then offer recommendation of approved applicant to BOCC. F. Upon final approval, BOCC shall send a letter to approved applicant Member Removal A. lf a member needs to be removed from the Committee for reasons including but not limited to unexcused absences, or other reason unknown, the Committee will vote on this issue: lf a simple majority of the Committee members in attendance vote to remove a member, the recommendation of the Committee will be brought forth to the BOCC. B. The BOCC will review the recommendation of the Committee to remove a member and will vote to retain or terminate the member's appointment to the Committee. Members are required to compty with the Kittitas County Boards, Committees, and Commissions Handbook CLERK The clerk of the board responsibilities are as follows: A. B. c. publish public notices of all Board meetings at least 72 hours before such meetings. Attend all Board meetings. provide reports to the Board about the status of the Board program and funding recipients. Take meeting minutes for the Board. Work with Board Chairperson to finalize the agenda for each meeting' Facilitate the creation of the RFP document. Send timely reminders and materials to Board members for upcoming meetings' Maintain all official records of the Board. Ensure Board bylaws are followed' Ensure Board meeting notifications, agendas, and minutes are posted on the Kittitas County website. Maintain and update the County website related to the Board' Recruit new members for vacancies on the Board as needed' D E. F. G H L t. K. L. OFFICERS The officers of the Board shall be a Chairperson appointed bythe BOCC and a Vice- Chairperson elected from among its designated members. Chairperson The Chairperson shall: (1) preside at all meetings of the Board; (2)create, prepare, and review the agenda for such meetings; (3) set the time and location of the meetings. Vice-Chairperson The Vice-Chairperson shall preside and perform the duties of the Chairperson during the absence of the Chairperson and is responsible for advising staff of the agenda for the Board meetings. Election of Officers Each year, the Board shall elect the Vice-Chairperson. Nominations may be made from the floor by any member. The Chairperson shall serve as directed by the BOCC. ln the event of a vacancy in the office of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson shall direct the Board. ln the event there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chairperson, the Board shall vote for a replacement at the next regular meeting. ln the event there is a Members are required to complywith the Kittitas County Boards, Committees, and Commissions Handbook simultaneous vacancy in the office of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the Board shall elect from its membership at its next succeeding meeting a Vice-Chairperson' The BOCC will assign a chairPerson' MEETINGS The Board shall hold regular meetings at the behest of the Chairperson and post for public notice. All meetings of the Board shall conform to the Open Public Meetings Act, RCW 42.30. The Board may adopt such procedures as are necessary to ensure appropriate notice of all meetings DECISION MAKING Quorum/Voting A quorum shall consist of majority voting members. At any meeting where there is less than a quorum, the Chairperson for the purposes of such meeting shall have the authority to adjourn the meeting and establish a date for the next meeting out of the regular cadence if necessarY Conflicts of interest The Board members shall comply with the Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers, Chapter 42.23 RCW in the performance of their duties. Specifically, at any time a proposal is received by the Board that appears to benefit any member of the Board, that person shall recuse themselves from any discussion or decision related to that proposal. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The Board shall seek the involvement of the general public and community organizations in its planning and decision-making processes. Public comment period is included in every agenda and the public is encouraged to participate by commenting on agenda items and non-agenda items as directed by the Chairperson' SUBCOMMITTEES Sub-Committees may be established by the Board to assist in the performance of its function. Sub-Committees may be composed of members of the Board and citizens with particular knowledge or talent to contribute to the work of the Board. Members are required to comptywith the Kittitas County Boards, Committees, and Commlsslons Handbook AMENDMENTS The bylaws may be amended at a regular meeting provided that: A. Proposed amendments have been submitted in writing to the members of the Committee prior to the first reading; and B. A simple majority of the members of the Committee vote in favor of the implementation of any amendment. Final approval of bylaw amendments is made by the Board of County Commissioners by Resolution at a monthly agenda session. COUNTY COMMISSION ER'S APPROVAL: ABSENT D-uU)/Yl-fu-|16, 2075 Chair, Kittitas County Board of Commissioners Date Kittitas County Com missioner Kittitas nty Commissioner ftIIEqT,' UUP-%f,,t Members are required to compty with the Kiftitas County Boards, Committees, and Commissions Handbook c01 Crrun rJ