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Orange County MHSA Steering CommitteeMay 3, 2010
Orange County, California
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA)
An Idea Whose Time Has Come!
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What is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA)?
JPA DefinitionJPA—“An Institution Permitted Under Law Section 6500 State Government
Code, Whereby Two or More Public Authorities (e.g., local governments) Can Operate Collectively.”
JPA CharacteristicsSeparate, Distinct Governance from Member Counties
Power & Control—Derived From/Established by Participating Agencies
Can Employ/Contract Independent Staff to Carry Out/Implement Board Policies
Transparency/Accountability• Brown Act Compliance• Fiscal Audit Requirements
Joint Delivery of Services—e.g., Mental Health, Fire, Police, Sanitation, Education, Legal, Others
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What is California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA)?
“An Independent Administrator/Fiscal Government Agency for the Efficient Delivery of California Mental Health Projects.”
Headed By—1) Separate Board of all Members; 2) Executive Committee Comprised of Officers and Statewide Region Representatives; 3) Administrative Firm—George Hills Company, Inc.; 4) Separate Legal Counsel—Murphy, Campbell, Guthrie & Alliston
Supported By—Stakeholders, Strategic Partners, Service Providers
Operational Tenets/Value-Based JPA Outcomes
Transparent & Inclusive
Efficient & Effective Use of Resources
Flexible/Dynamic/Scalable
Accountable for Results
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CalMHSA—On a Mission
The mission of CalMHSA is to provide member counties a flexible, efficient, & effective administrative/fiscal structure focused on collaborative partnerships & pooling efforts in:
• Development & Implementation of Common Strategies & Program• Fiscal Integrity, Protections, & Management of Collective Risk• Accountability at State, Regional & Local Levels
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CalMHSA—What It’s “NOT”…
… Not A Legislative Agency Setting Code/Regulations
… Not An Advocacy Body
… Not An Approval Body Delaying Service Financing/Delivery
… Not An Organization with Limited Capacity/Capabilities
… and It Will Not Limit Potential Service Providers
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CalMHSA—JPA Agreement/Purpose
Addressing Suicide PreventionEthnic/Cultural OutreachStigma/Discrimination Reduction Related to Mental IllnessStudent Mental Health/Workforce Training and EducationTraining, Technical Assistance, and Capacity BuildingProvision of Necessary Administrative Services
—Such Administrative Services May Include, but Shall NOT be Limited to Establishing a Depository for Research Materials/Information
Regarding “Best Practices”.
This Agreement is Entered Into by the Members in Order to Jointly Develop, and Fund Mental Health Services and Education Programs as Determined on a Regional, Statewide, or Other Basis. Such Programs May Include, But Are NOT Limited To, the Following:
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CalMHSA—Current Members*
1. Colusa County (Curtis Boewer, MPA, MFT)2. Glenn County (Scott Gruendl, MPA)3. Monterey County (Wayne Clark, PhD)4. San Bernardino County (Allan Rawland, MSW, ACSW)5. San Luis Obispo County (Karen Baylor, PhD, MFT)6. Solano County (To be appointed) 7. Stanislaus County (Denise Hunt, MFT)8. Sutter County/Yuba County (Brad Luz, PhD)9. Butte County (Robert Martinez)10. Placer County (Maureen Bauman, LCWS, MPA)11. Sacramento County (Mary Ann Bennett)12. Trinity County (Noel O’Neill, LMFT)
* 2 more counties nearing end of membership process this month
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CalMHSA—Administrative Team
George Hills Company, Inc.• Established 1954• 7 California Offices• 65 Professionals • Public Entity Experts• JPA and TPA Best Practices Firm
• Focus—Strategies, Services, and Support• JPA Approach—3 Dimensional: Define, Develop, Deliver
Murphy, Campbell, Guthrie & Alliston• Legal Counsel—Trusted, Public Entity Experts• Highly Experienced in Brown Act Requirements• Specialists in Political Reform and Public Record Acts
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CalMHSA—Interest/Momentum Established
January – May 2009
Genesis of JPAInform/Educate—”What is a JPA?”Feasibility DiscussionFormation Process Started
FormationStrategyOperationFinance Program Service ProvidersStrategic Partners
Legal Documents Started
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CalMHSA—Interest/Momentum Grows!
June 20097 Counties Joined CalMHSACalMHSA JPA Filed with the Secretary of StateCMHDA Assists County Mental Health Directors to Learn About CalMHSA’sGovernance, Benefits, PurposeCMHDA Encourages CalMHSA Support and Membership
July – November 2009
9 Counties Joined CalMHSA‘Official’ CalMHSA Document Filing with Appropriate State AuthoritiesCalMHSA Begins Monthly Meetings per Brown Act Requirements30+ Counties Showing Interest in CalMHSA Membership20 Counties ‘In Process’ of Reviewing with Mental Health Departments
December 2009 – Current
Information Notice 10-05 & 10-0613 counties /12 members (one member represents two counties)Contract Negotiations with California State Department of Mental Health (CDMH)Guidelines Approved—MHSOAC
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CalMHSA—Milestones
JPA Agreement Signed—July 9, 2009
12 Members (1 member represents 2 counties)
Draft Bylaws in Process
Significant Investment of Time and ResourcesIssuance of New Guidelines; Information Notice 10-05 & 10-06; Contract with CDMH
JPA Structure Established/Developing
Professional Administrative Firm Hired—George Hills Company, Inc.Program Director to StartLegal Counsel Hired—Murphy, Campbell, Guthrie & AllistonMonthly Meetings HeldStrategic Planning Session Held
Explored Vision Statement; Mission; Goals; StakeholdersBudget DevelopedBanking/Financial System In PlaceWebsite Developed
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CalMHSA—JPA’s Future ‘On Track’
CalMHSA, CDMH, & MHSOAC—Working Together!
Collaboratively Developing Strategic Partnershipfor Efficient Delivery of Statewide PEI Projects
Guidelines Approved—MHSOAC Contract Executed—CDMH Information Notice 10-05 &10-06
Current CalMHSA Members—Active & Involved!
Assigning Technical Assistance Monies to JPA Assisting Counties Interested in Joining CalMHSA Educating/Informing Others on Benefits of CalMHSA Executing California Institute for Mental Health/Technical Assistance Member Counties
$120,000 CIMHDA
•AW$
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CalMHSA—JPA’s Future ‘On Track’
County Update
Los Angeles County, Sonoma County, Marin County
Board Action Scheduled
Tehama County, Modoc County, Mendocino County Reviewing Internal to the Mental Health Department
Contra Costa County, Alameda County, Napa County, Lake County, Orange County ‘In Process’ of Reviewing with County Counsel
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CalMHSA—JPA’s Future ‘On Track’
JPA Next Steps
Complete Contract Finalization Process with CDMH Hire Program Director Submit for Planning Funds—Review Funds for Statewide PEI Projects New Member Recruitment Plan/Execution of Plan Stakeholder Input—PEI Plan, Preparation, Submissions, Approval Plan Development, Submissions, Approval Implementation of Plan/Delivery of Service to Consumers Avoid Reversion
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CalMHSA—Slate of Officers
PresidentAllan Rawland, MSW, ACSW – San Bernardino County
Vice PresidentTo be Appointed May 13, 2010
SecretaryWayne Clark, PhD (Bay Area Rep) – Monterey County
TreasurerCurtis Boewer, MPA, MFT – Colusa County
Southern Area RepresentativeKaren Baylor, PhD, MFT – San Luis Obispo County
Central Area RepresentativeDenise Hunt, MFT – Stanislaus County
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CalMHSA — We’re Here to Answer Questions
John Chaquica, CPA, MBA, ARM George Hills Company(916) 859-4824 (CalMHSA Office)john.chaquica@georgehills.com
Kim Santin, CPAGeorge Hills Company(916) 859-4820 (CalMHSA Office)kim.santin@georgehills.com
Allan Rawland, MSW, ACSWDirector, County of San Bernardino, Department of Behavioral Health President, CalMHSA(916) 859-4824 or (916) 859-4820 (CalMHSA Office) arawland@dbh.sbcounty.gov