§ 120-241. Purpose of Committee. - North Carolina Statutes

§120‑241.  Purpose of Committee.

The Joint LegislativeOversight Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and SubstanceAbuse Services shall examine, on a continuing basis, systemwide issuesaffecting the development, financing, administration, and delivery of mentalhealth, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services, includingissues relating to the governance, accountability, and quality of servicesdelivered. The Committee shall make ongoing recommendations to the General Assemblyon ways to improve the quality and delivery of services and to maintain a highlevel of effectiveness and efficiency in system administration at the State andlocal levels. In conducting its examination, the Committee shall study thebudget, programs, administrative organization, and policies of the Departmentof Health and Human Services to determine ways in which the General Assemblymay encourage improvement in mental health, developmental disabilities, andsubstance abuse services provided to North Carolinians. (2000‑83,s. 2.)