Section 4200.32. Powers and duties

The administrator shall have the power and his duty shall be:

(1) To administer the program.

(2) To insure that mental health and mental retardation services required by this act are available.

(3) To attend board meetings and to provide staff services to the board.

(4) To make reports to the Department in form and containing the information as may be required.

(5) To develop, together with the board annual plans for the program.

(6) To submit to local authorities annual plans and estimated costs for the provision of service, establishment and operation of facilities, and other related matters for review, approval and transmittal to the Department.

(7) To review and evaluate facilities and to cooperate with the Department in the maintenance of established standards.

(8) To maintain liaison with governmental and private community health and welfare agencies and organizations and State-operated facilities.

(9) To submit an annual report to the local authorities, the board and the Department reporting the activities of the program and his administration thereof.

(10) To analyze and evaluate mental health and mental retardation needs and services in the county and recommend improvements to the board and local authorities, conduct research studies and take steps and adopt measures as are necessary for the proper discharge of his duties.

(11) To designate a competent person on his staff to act for him during his absence.

(12) To designate facilities for the purposes of the act or as places of reception.

(13) To perform other functions as required.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5221.32 (relating to county administrator).