WASHINGTON STATUTES AND CODES

70.96A.310 - County alcoholism and other drug addiction program -- Chief executive officer of program to be program coordinator.

County alcoholism and other drug addiction program — Chief executive officer of program to be program coordinator.

(1) The chief executive officer of the county alcoholism and other drug addiction program shall be the county alcoholism and other drug addiction program coordinator. The coordinator shall:

     (a) In consultation with the county alcoholism and other drug addiction board, provide general supervision over the county alcoholism and other drug addiction program;

     (b) Prepare plans and applications for funds to support the alcoholism and other drug addiction program in consultation with the county alcoholism and other drug addiction board;

     (c) Monitor the delivery of services to assure conformance with plans and contracts and, at the discretion of the board, but at least annually, report to the alcoholism and other drug addiction board the results of the monitoring;

     (d) Provide staff support to the county alcoholism and other drug addiction board.

     (2) The county alcoholism and other drug addiction program coordinator shall be appointed by the county legislative authority from nominations by the alcoholism and other drug addiction program board. The coordinator may serve on either a full-time or part-time basis. Only with the prior approval of the secretary may the coordinator be an employee of a government or private agency under contract with the department to provide alcoholism or other drug addiction services.

[1989 c 270 § 16.]