ODADAS/DMH Consolidation:State and Local Relationship Items

Potential ORC Modifications

Meeting #1August 17, 2012

Agenda1) Purpose of state/local relationship work2) Logistics3) Parameters for this work4) Inventory of sections for possible

review/revision5) Key questions to keep in mind6) Organizing the meetings7) Agenda for next week’s discussion

Purpose

• DMH and ODADAS partners with ADAMH boards (local planning authorities)

• Two related work streams– Budget framework – began 8/13; see

our website for information–ORC revisions – begins today

• Both topics directly related to boards, but clearly involve other stakeholders as well

Logistics• Timeframe• Draft inventory of ORC sections

At each meeting, we will work through sections of the inventory

Each topic will be guided by discussion questions, which we will make available in advance so that everyone can come prepared to participate

• We are seeking policy input We will not word smith specific language This will be advisory input; no votes taken, etc.

Logistics, 2• Policy input will be incorporated as state

works with OBM & Legislative Services Commission to draft consolidation details

• Public input will occur during the legislative process next Spring, but having your input now is extremely valuable

• E-mail address: statelocalboard@mh.ohio.gov to supply detailed feedback or feedback between meetings

• Board Association is conducting regional forums and will share that input as available

Parameters for this Work

• Review & Recommendations will transcend all applicable ORC chapters

• Primary focus on technical changes that directly support the consolidation

• Potential focus on items of minimal controversy that improve the system

• We may place in parking lot those items which are not directly related to consolidation and which generate significant controversy

Parameters for this Work, 2• Future meetings:

Friday 8/17, 1 PM – 3 PM Wednesday 8/22, 9 AM – 11 AM Monday, 8/27, 1 PM – 3 PM Week of September 3rd : TBA

Wednesday, 9/19, 1 PM – 3 PM Behavioral Health Leadership Group will include summary of various consolidation teams’

Key Questions

• Is this requirement adding value?• Do we have an opportunity to

streamline how we are approaching this?

• Are there things of value that you are precluded from doing based on current regulation?

• Other…– Discussion

Inventory of Sections for Possible Revision

• See attachment– Focus on permanent law only– Focus on those sections related to

consolidation

• This is intended as a point of departure to organize our work– May add additional sections during the process– Some items may NOT be changed

• Other ORC related to FY 14/15 budget development may be proposed for change

Inventory of Sections for Possible Revision, 2

• Each meeting will focus on a group of sections, which will be communicated in advance via the website and at the close of the previous meeting

• We will keep a running record of recommendations and post that to website

Organizing the Meetings

• Example• Discussion– Logical groupings– Specific questions for discussion on

near-term topics

• Identify next steps

Next Agenda

• Define at close of meeting