ODADAS/DMH Consolidation: State and Local Relationship Items Potential ORC Modifications Meeting #1 August 17, 2012

Agenda 1)Purpose of state/local relationship work 2)Logistics 3)Parameters for this work 4)Inventory of sections for possible review/revision 5)Key questions to keep in mind 6)Organizing the meetings 7)Agenda for next week’s discussion

Purpose DMH and ODADAS partners with ADAMH boards (local planning authorities) Two related work streams – Budget framework – began 8/13; see our website for information – ORC revisions – begins today Both topics directly related to boards, but clearly involve other stakeholders as well

Logistics Timeframe Draft inventory of ORC sections  At each meeting, we will work through sections of the inventory  Each topic will be guided by discussion questions, which we will make available in advance so that everyone can come prepared to participate We are seeking policy input  We will not word smith specific language  This will be advisory input; no votes taken, etc.

Logistics, 2 Policy input will be incorporated as state works with OBM & Legislative Services Commission to draft consolidation details Public input will occur during the legislative process next Spring, but having your input now is extremely valuable address: to supply detailed feedback or feedback between Board Association is conducting regional forums and will share that input as available

Parameters for this Work Review & Recommendations will transcend all applicable ORC chapters Primary focus on technical changes that directly support the consolidation Potential focus on items of minimal controversy that improve the system We may place in parking lot those items which are not directly related to consolidation and which generate significant controversy

Parameters for this Work, 2 Future meetings:  Friday 8/17, 1 PM – 3 PM  Wednesday 8/22, 9 AM – 11 AM  Monday, 8/27, 1 PM – 3 PM  Week of September 3rd : TBA  Wednesday, 9/19, 1 PM – 3 PM Behavioral Health Leadership Group will include summary of various consolidation teams’

Key Questions Is this requirement adding value? Do we have an opportunity to streamline how we are approaching this? Are there things of value that you are precluded from doing based on current regulation? Other… – Discussion

Inventory of Sections for Possible Revision See attachment – Focus on permanent law only – Focus on those sections related to consolidation This is intended as a point of departure to organize our work – May add additional sections during the process – Some items may NOT be changed Other ORC related to FY 14/15 budget development may be proposed for change

Inventory of Sections for Possible Revision, 2 Each meeting will focus on a group of sections, which will be communicated in advance via the website and at the close of the previous meeting We will keep a running record of recommendations and post that to website

Organizing the Meetings Example Discussion – Logical groupings – Specific questions for discussion on near-term topics Identify next steps

Next Agenda Define at close of meeting