630.015. Director, appointment--duties of commission. - Missouri Statutes

Director, appointment--duties of commission.

630.015. 1. The state mental health commission shallappoint the director of the department by and with the advice andconsent of the senate, and the director shall serve at thepleasure of the commission.

2. The commission shall advise the director of thedepartment as to all phases of department practices in order tomake them compatible with professional standards, including thefollowing subjects:

(1) Care, treatment, habilitation and rehabilitationfacilities and programs;

(2) Manpower recruitment, development and training;

(3) Medical and statistical records;

(4) Operational policies;

(5) Accessibility of services.

3. The commission shall advise the director in theinitiation, approval and guidance of research projects anddistribution of research funds.

4. The commission shall assist the director in establishing,maintaining and reviewing the best possible plans, practices,rules and regulations, facilities, programs and services whichare operated, funded or licensed by the department.

(L. 1980 H.B. 1724)