To carry out the purposes specified in RCW 71.24.400, the department is encouraged to utilize its authority to eliminate any unnecessary rules, regulations, standards, or contracts, to immediately eliminate duplication of audits or any other unnecessarily duplicated functions, and to seek any waivers of federal or state rules or regulations necessary to achieve the purpose of streamlining the community mental health service delivery system and infusing it with incentives that reward efficiency, positive outcomes for clients, and quality services.
[1999 c 10 § 12; 1995 c 96 § 3; 1994 c 259 § 4.]
Notes: Purpose -- Intent -- 1999 c 10: See note following RCW 71.24.025.
Effective date -- 1995 c 96: See note following RCW 71.24.400.