*  IMPORTANT:  Prop 1 changes to board/commission bylaws, duties and membership requirements are effective 1/1/25:  See​  CA WIC  *

Bylaws (Sample)

The "Bylaws (Sample)" is intended to provide an example of local bylaws.  ​Edit/adjust to fit your needs.

Formats:  Microsoft Word    Google Doc    PDF

WIC 5604.5 Requirements

See​  CA WIC  for full changes to board/commission bylaws, duties and membership requirements that are effective 1/1/25. 
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Specific bylaw requirements include:
The local behavioral health board shall develop bylaws to be approved by the governing body [usually the Board of Supervisors] which shall do all of the following:
(a)  Establish the specific number of members on the behavioral health board, consistent with subdivision (a) of Section 5604.
(b)  Ensure that the composition of the behavioral health board represents and reflects the diversity and demographics of the county as a whole, to the extent feasible.
(c)  Establish that a quorum be one person more than one-half of the appointed members.
(d)  Establish that the chairperson of the behavioral health board be in consultation with the local behavioral health director.
(e)  Establish that there may be an executive committee of the behavioral health board.​

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mission

cALBHB/C supports the work of california's 59 local  behavioral health boards and commissions by providing resources, training, and opportunities for communication and statewide advocacy.

Local boards are responsible for reviewing public behavioral health and needs, services, facilities and special problems, and serve in an advisory capacity to local governing bodies and local behavioral health directors per CA Welfare and Institutions Code 5604.2.
Donations are welcome. CALBHB/C is a nonprofit organization.