COUNTY OF MONTEREY
CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Behavioral Health Commission
Legislative References
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Resolution 18-081 March 20, 2018
Resolution 18-081 amended Bylaws renaming the Mental Health Commission to Monterey County Behavioral Health Commission on March 20, 2018 -
July 27, 2010
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December 8, 2009
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August 28, 2007
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December 14, 2004
Amended by Board Order on December 14, 2004 -
Resolution 93-271 July 27, 1993
Amended by Resolution No. 93-271 (Name Change) -
Resolution 77-333 August 9, 1977
Established pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5604, Resolution No. 77-333, August 9, 1977, Section 5604, Chapter 1, Part (Short-Doyle) -
Resolution 84-273
Amended by Resolution No. 84-273 (re-structuring board) and rescinding Resolution No. 77-333 -
Resolution 80-12
Amended by Resolution No. 80-12 -
Resolution 86-76
Amended by Resolution No. 86-76
Qualifications Explanation
At least 50% of the membership shall be consumers or the parents, spouses, siblings or adult children of consumers, who are receiving or have received behavioral health services. At least one of these members shall be an individual who is 25 years of age or younger. At least 20% of the total membership shall be consumers, and at least 20% shall be family members of consumers. The remaining members shall be selected from individuals who have experience or knowledge of the mental health system.
Term Rules Explanation
Each appointee serves a 3-year term. The members’ terms are staggered so that five members appointed by the individual Supervisors expire each year. The regular appointee’s terms run from June 1st of the year of appointment, until May 31st, three years later.
Meeting Day and Time Explanation
Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of each month at 5:30 P.M. located at various locations as set by the Committee.
Meeting Time
05:30 PM
Meetings per Year
10 Scheduled Meetings Per Year
Staff Contacts
Supervisors Appointees
Consumer, Family Member: At least 50% of the membership shall be consumers or the parents, spouses, siblings or adult children of consumers, who are receiving or have received behavioral health services. At least 20% of the total membership shall be consumers, and at least 20% shall be family members of consumers. At least one (1) of these members shall be an individual who is 25 years of age or younger. Veteran or Veteran Advocate: At least one (1) member shall be a veteran or veteran advocate. “Veteran advocate” means a parent, spouse, or adult child of a veteran, or an individual who is part of a veterans organization, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars or the American Legion. Employee of Local Education Agency: At least one (1) member shall be an employee of a local education agency. First Responder Member: The Board of Supervisors may appoint one (1) member who is a First Responder from within the geographic boundaries of Monterey County. The remaining members shall be selected from individuals who have experience or knowledge of the mental health system.
| District | Appointed Member | Title | Appointed Date | Term End Date |
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| 1 | Dr. Carissa Purnell | District 1 (Family & Public Interest) | 02/27/2024 | 05/31/2027 |
| 2 | Alma L. McHonney | District 2 (Consumer & Public Interest) | 07/19/2016 | 12/31/2028 |
| 2 | Jennie M. Clayton | District 2 (Public Interest) | 09/24/2024 | 05/31/2027 |
| 2 | Steve Duran | District 2 (Public Interest) | 01/27/2026 | 01/27/2029 |
| 3 | Claudia Gomez | District 3 (Family & Public Interest) | 11/22/2022 | 05/31/2028 |
| 4 | Derrick Elder | District 4 (Consumer, Family & Public Interest) | 12/01/2022 | 05/31/2028 |
| 4 | Renie Rondon-Jackson | District 4 (Consumer, Family, & Public Interest) | 07/16/2024 | 05/31/2027 |
| 5 | Janet Frank | District 5 (Consumer Interest) | 04/28/2026 | 05/31/2029 |
| 5 | Linda Fosler | District 5 (Family Interest) | 04/28/2020 | 05/31/2029 |
| N/A | Casey Day | First Responder | 12/09/2025 | 05/31/2028 |
| 5 | VACANT | District 5 | ||
| 4 | VACANT | District 4 | ||
| 3 | VACANT | District 3 | ||
| 3 | VACANT | District 3 | ||
| 1 | VACANT | District 1 | ||
| 1 | VACANT | District 1 |
Board of Supervisors Representative
One (1) member of the Board of Supervisors
| District | Appointed Member | Title | Appointed Date | Term End Date |
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| 1 | Luis A. Alejo (Alternate) | Member of the Board of Supervisors (Alternate) | 01/09/2021 | 12/31/2027 |
| 4 | Wendy Root Askew | Member of the Board of Supervisors | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2026 |
Imported Records
Imported Historical Records
| District | Appointed Member | Title | Appointed Date | Term End Date |
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Non-Voting Members
The Behavioral Health Commission will also consist of Non-Voting Behavioral Health Commission Members (“Non-Voting Members”), with no more than one (1) member from each supervisorial district. Interested community members shall be considered for appointment as Non-Voting Members whenever there are no current vacancies on the Behavioral Health Commission.
| District | Appointed Member | Title | Appointed Date | Term End Date |
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| 1 | VACANT | District 1 | ||
| 2 | VACANT | District 2 | ||
| 3 | VACANT | District 3 | ||
| 4 | VACANT | District 4 | ||
| 5 | VACANT | District 5 |
Youth Associate Member
The Board of Supervisors may appoint up to five associate members between the ages of 15 and 18 years to bring the perspectives of youth to the Behavioral Health Commission. These associates will have not have voting privileges but will have the right to participate in all other matters of the board, with the exception of training conducted in areas outside the county. The members of this class serve a one-year term. Terms will expire December 31 of each year.
| District | Appointed Member | Title | Appointed Date | Term End Date |
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| 4 | Ella Nicolas | District 4 | 01/27/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| 5 | Yucheng Ding | District 5 | 09/29/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| 3 | VACANT | District 3 | ||
| 2 | VACANT | District 2 | ||
| 1 | VACANT | District 1 |