Will County Seeks Applicants For Community Mental Health Board Until January 6th
Those interested can nominate themselves for a spot on the board; the Will County Board will vote on applicants.
Lauren Traut,Patch Staff
Posted Thu, Dec 29, 2022 at 1:16 pm CTReply (1)
WILL COUNTY, IL — Residents of Will County voted in November for the creation of a Community Mental Health Board, an aspect of the Community Mental Health Act enacted by the State of Illinois.
The Community Mental Health Board is responsible for planning, coordinating, evaluating and allocating funds for mental health resources within Will County, according to a release from the county. Throughout 2023, the board will work to establish a framework to operate and prioritize resources within the community.
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites the public to apply to serve on this newly established volunteer board. Applications of selected board members will be voted on by the Will County Board before their appointment is finalized.
Requirements:
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- Resident of Will County
- Shall not be a full-time or part-time employee of the Illinois Department of Human Services.
- Shall not receive compensation from or serve as a board member for any entity that will seek funding or contracts from the Community Mental Health Board.
- Board members should preferably represent a diverse cross-section of interested groups within the community.
Board members will be appointed to staggered terms during the initial four-year term. Following the staggered terms, all board member terms will be for a period of four years.
Will County residents can nominate themselves online by January 6.
Please refer any questions to countyexec@willcountyillinois.com.
