Mental Health Board - Board Member Application

Members of the community mental health board shall be residents of Schaumburg Township and, as nearly as possible, be representative of interested groups of the community such as local health departments, local comprehensive health planning agencies, hospital boards, lay associations concerned with mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse, and individuals with professional or lived expertise in mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. 

General public representation may also be considered for appointment when there are gaps in board duties and qualifications that cannot be filled from the above stated categories.

Only one member shall be a member of the governing body.

The term of office of each member of the community mental health board shall be for 4 years.