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KITTITAS COUNTY 1/10TH OF 1% MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TAX ADVISORY BOARD BYLAWS The Kittitas County 1/10th of 1% 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 82.14.460 PURPOSE OF ADVISORY BOARD Resolution No. 2022-185 established the Kitbtas County 1/10th of 1% 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 1/10th of 1% Mental Health & Chemical Dependency Tax Advisory 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