Section 11-175-3 - State council on mental health and substance abuse(a) The state council on mental health and substance abuse shall serve as an advisory body to the department and the council's function shall not include any clinical, administrative, or ''supervisory functions of the department,(b) The council shall: (1) Advise the department on statewide needs for mental health and substance abuse services through a review of needs assessment data and by acquiring knowledge of community needs and by service area board representation;(2) Review the services, statistics, and other available non-confidential information to assure that services are responsive and appropriate;(3) Advise the department on the allocation of funds and resources for mental health and substance abuse services;(4) Review and comment on the state plan;(5) Prepare and submit an annual report on implementation of the state plan to the governor and the legislature not later than ten days before the convening of each regular session of the legislature;(6) Consider issues and program direction concerning two or more service areas; and(7) Meet at least quarterly and conduct all council meetings in accordance with chapter 92, HRS, and submit recommendations to the department quarterly.(c) The council shall accept all written testimony. Oral testimony on agenda items by other than an appointed member of the council may be limited to not less than three minutes per person for each agenda item.(d) When the department's actions are at variance with the council's written recommendations concerning the allocation of resources, statewide needs and programs affecting two or more service areas, the department shall submit a written explanation within thirty days after receipt of such recommendations.(e) The department shall provide technical assistance including but not limited to orienting and training council members, furnishing copies of applicable statutes, administrative rules, policies and procedures, and providing stenographic services to assist the council in the performance of its functions.[Eff. 12/19/86; am and comp DEC 30 1988; Comp OCT 19 2007] (Auth: HRS § 334-9) (Imp: HRS §§ 334-2, 334-3, 334-10)