225C.3 - DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY SERVICES -- STATE MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY.
225C.3 DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY
SERVICES -- STATE MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY.
1. The division is designated the state mental health authority
as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 201(m) (1976) for the purpose of directing
the benefits of the National Mental Health Act, 42 U.S.C. § 201 et
seq. This designation does not preclude the board of regents from
authorizing or directing any institution under its jurisdiction to
carry out educational, prevention, and research activities in the
areas of mental health and mental retardation. The division may
contract with the board of regents or any institution under the
board's jurisdiction to perform any of these functions.
2. The division is designated the state developmental
disabilities agency for the purpose of directing the benefits of the
Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act,
42 U.S.C. § 6001 et seq.
3. The division is administered by the administrator. The
administrator of the division shall be qualified in the general field
of mental health, mental retardation, or other disability services,
and preferably in more than one field. The administrator shall have
at least five years of experience as an administrator in one or more
of these fields. Section History: Early Form