REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 19, 2025
FROM
GEORGINA YOSHIOKA, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
Title
Amended San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commission Bylaws
End
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve amended San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commission Bylaws, which include updates to the membership, composition, recruitment process, and filling of vacancies on the Behavioral Health Commission.
(Presenter: Georgina Yoshioka, Director, 252-5142)
Body
COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as the amended San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commission (BHC) Bylaws are non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The BHC was established in November 1968 in accordance with the California Welfare and Institutions (W&I) Code 5604(a). The Board of Supervisors (Board) is the governing body of the BHC, which was created as an advocate for consumers, families, and residents of San Bernardino County. The BHC is dedicated to advancing a progressive, integrated system of accessible and effective services that foster prevention, intervention, recovery, and resilience among individuals, families, and communities.
The purpose of the BHC is to advise the Board and the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Director as to any aspect of the local behavioral health system and to perform other duties as mandated by state law. This system includes DBH, contract agencies, private providers, community and faith-based organizations, consumer support and education...
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