The MHADAB was established on December 15, 2009 by Resolution No. 2009-121 adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The MHADAB serves as a mental health board required by Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC), section 5604 and an alcohol and drug advisory board authorized by Health and Safety Code, section 11805. Three primary roles of the MHADAB are to: (1) provide mental health, alcohol and drug programs with regular community input regarding services; (2) identify unmet community needs; and (3) review draft Mental Health Services Act plans and annual updates, and to conduct related public meetings.
On May 30, 2018, an Ad Hoc Membership Committee of the MHADAB interviewed seven community members to fill vacant seats on the MHADAB. The Membership Committee’s findings determined that Connie Webber, Joseph “Ron” Vigil, and Naomi Coates each possess unique qualities and experiences allowing him/her to provide valuable input regarding mental health and substance abuse issues. At its July 11, 2018, regular meeting, MHADAB members present voted to recommend Connie Webber to fill a current vacancy with a term ending December 31, 2019, and Joseph “Ron” Vigil and Naomi Coates to fill current vacancies with terms ending December 31, 2020.
The recommended appointment complies with Article II, Section 1(B) of the Shasta County MHADAB Bylaws approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 15, 2009, which states:
Pursuant to WIC, section 5604(a)(2), 50 percent of the MHADAB membership shall be consumers or the parents, spouses, siblings, or adult children of consumers, who are receiving or have received mental health services. Pursuant to WIC, section 5604(a)(2), 20 percent of total membership shall be consumers, and at least 20 percent shall be families of consumers.
Of the remaining members, the MHADAB shall recommend individuals for appointment who represent the education community, the law and justice community (including, but not limited to, law enforcement, probation departments, and officers of the court), the health community (including, but not limited to, representatives from local hospitals, clinics, or individuals healthcare providers), representatives of community partners (programs serving individuals with mental health, alcohol and/or drug disorders), and the community at large.
Pursuant to WIC, section 5604.5, the MHADAB membership should reflect the demographic diversity of the county as a whole to the extent feasible.
A Notice of Vacancy was posted as required by Government Code section 54974 and is on file with the Clerk of the Board’s Office.