§ 4215.4. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
ApproveAcceptance based upon formal compliance with this chapter. The term does not imply the Departments agreement with the content of county mental health/intellectual disability (MH/ID) annual plan and estimate of expenditures regarding budget priorities.
BoardA group of persons appointed by the local authorities of a county, or two or more counties participating in concert in a county mental health and intellectual disability program, to review and evaluate the countys MH/ID needs, services, facilities and special problems in relation to local health and welfare needs, services and programs.
County administratorThe administrator of the county mental health and intellectual disability program, or the administrators designee.
DepartmentThe Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth.
Local authoritiesThe county commissioners or county executives of a county, or the city councils and the mayors of first class cities, or two or more of these acting in concert.
SecretaryThe Secretary of the Department of Human Services.
Authority The provisions of this § 4215.4 amended under sections 201(2) and (8) and 202 of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § § 4201(2) and (8) and 4202).
Source The provisions of this § 4215.4 amended May 2, 1986, effective May 3, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 1560; amended June 17, 2016, effective June 18, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 3177. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (211830) and (375685).
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