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K|TT|TAS COUNW 1/10th OF t% MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL <br />DEPENDENCY TAX ADVISORY BOARD <br />BYLAWS <br />The Kittitas County 1/10th of 1% Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Tax Advisory <br />Board hereby adopts the following rules for the transaction of its business. These bylaws <br />are adopted pursuant to the need to conduct requests for proposals and review of <br />proposals for funding by Kittitas County to accomplish the goals and outcomes identified <br />in the tax in accordance with RCW 82.!4.460 <br />PURPOSE OF ADVISORY BOARD <br />Resolution No.2022-185 established the Kittitas County l/lOth of L% Mental <br />Health and Chemical Dependency Tax Advisory Board ("the board") to develop the <br />goals, objectives, and metrics for the use of funds generated by the mental health <br />and chemical dependency tax. The mission of the Ul0th of l-% Mental Health & <br />Chemical Dependency Tax Advisory Board is to positively impact the process of <br />change in which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed <br />lives, and strive to reach their full potential. <br />Duties <br />The board shall collaborate with the Kittitas County Public Health Department <br />(KCPHD)to: <br />A. Develop the goals, objectives, and metrics for the use of funds <br />generated bythe mental health and chemical dependency tax. <br />B. Develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) document and proposal review process. <br />C. Solicit and collect ProPosals. <br />D. Review proposals and provide recommendations to the Board of County <br />Commissioners (BOCC) on applications for funding. <br />E. Serve as a review Board on the effectiveness of grant funding. <br />F. Annually review the purpose and duties, the funding priority areas, <br />and the operations and functions of the board' <br />MEMBERSHIP <br />Board Composition <br />The board shall consist of eight members: one from each commissioner district, one <br />from the field of public health, one at large member with lived experience, one <br />member with unique experience with mental health disorders, one member with <br />Members are required to compty with the Kittitas County Boards, Committees, and <br />Commissions Handbook