Sec. 2-173.01. Same; Duties and Responsibilities
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-173.01 (2026)
Sec. 2-173.01. Same; Duties and ResponsibilitiesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Advisory Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(1)
To monitor, review, and evaluate the allocation and adequacy of publicly-funded mental health services for County residents through means such as conducting or participating in site visits;
(2)
To determine the needs of the County mental health system, including quality of services, gaps in the system, and interagency coordination;
(3)
To participate in the development of the local mental health plan and local mental health budget;
(4)
To prepare and disseminate an annual report to the following:
(A)
The Health Officer;
(B)
The County Mental Health Director;
(C)
The County Executive and County Council;
(D)
The Director of the local Core Service Agency, if any;
(E)
The regional mental health director;
(F)
The Director of the Mental Hygiene Administration;
(G)
The Secretary of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and
(H)
The Maryland Advisory Council on Mental Hygiene;
(5)
The annual report shall include the following:
(A)
A description of the progress of the County mental health system;
(B)
Recommendations on actions needed to improve the system;
(C)
Recommendations on priorities for allocation of funds; and
(D)
In accordance with those priorities and after consideration of financial resources, recommendations on appropriate allocation of funds;
(6)
To review and comment on the annual Core Service Agency or County mental health plan and preliminary budget, prior to submission of the budget to the State; and
(7)
To review and comment on the annual fiscal report.