§ 10–312
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 10-312 (2026)
Title 10. Mental Health Law
Subtitle 3. Advisory Bodies
§ 10–312LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Each county advisory committee and each intercounty advisory committee may:
(1)
Create subcommittees; and
(2)
Have additional individuals participate as needed.
(b)
Each county advisory committee and intercounty advisory committee shall:
(1)
Monitor, review and evaluate the allocation and adequacy of publicly funded mental health services within the county through means such as conducting or participating in site visits;
(2)
Determine the needs of the county mental health system, including quality of services, gaps in the system, and interagency coordination;
(3)
Participate in the development of the local mental health plan and local mental health budget;
(4)
(i)
Prepare and disseminate an annual report to the following:
(1)
The health officer;
(2)
In Montgomery County, the director of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services;
(3)
The county mental health director;
(4)
The governing body of the appropriate county;
(5)
The director of the local core service agency or local behavioral health authority, if any;
(6)
The regional mental health director;
(7)
The Director;
(8)
The Secretary; and
(9)
The Behavioral Health Advisory Council; and
(ii)
Include in the annual report, at a minimum, the following:
(1)
A description of the progress of the county mental health system;
(2)
Recommendations on actions needed to improve the system;
(3)
Recommendations on priorities for allocation of funds; and
(4)
In accordance with those priorities and after consideration of financial resources, recommendations on appropriate allocation of funds;
(5)
Review and comment upon the annual core service agency or county mental health plan and preliminary budget, prior to submission of the budget to the State; and
(6)
Review and comment upon the annual fiscal report.