King County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Administrative Board

	2008 Community Legislative Priorities
	Legislative Advocacy and Public Affairs Committee

King County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Administrative Board (KCASAAB) meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at Safeco Jackson Street Center located at 306 23rd Avenue S., in Seattle. See meeting schedule (DOC).

Also see the Chemical Dependency Adult Outpatient Providers Meeting Schedule (DOC) and the Chemical Dependency Youth Outpatient Providers Meeting Schedule (DOC).

Agenda

• Agenda (DOC) Available one week prior to meeting.

2008 Meeting Minutes

• January (DOC)
• February (DOC)
• March (DOC)
• April (DOC)
• May (DOC)
• June (DOC)
• July (DOC)

KCASAAB 2007 Meeting Minutes

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• March (.PDF)
• April (.PDF)
• May (.PDF)
• June (.PDF)
• July (no meeting held)
• August (.PDF)
• September (.DOC)
• October (.DOC)
• November (no meeting held)
• December(DOC)

Board Recruitment

The King County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Administrative Board (KCASAAB) of the Mental Health, Chemical Abuse and Dependency Services Division is seeking new board members for voluntary positions. The Division provides chemical dependency prevention and treatment services to King County’s low-income population. The 15-member board is to recommend policies and programs to King County in order to ensure the availability and accessibility of alcohol and substance abuse services, including prevention, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Currently, KCASAAB has only nine members on board.

How to Participate:

• Applicants are appointed by the King County Executive and confirmed by the County Council.
• The board seeks a diverse membership, including people in recovery.
• Applicants should have knowledge of alcoholism and other substance abuse issues.
People of color are strongly urged to apply.
• Applicants must be residents of King County.
• King County employees and employees or board members of agencies, which are recipients of State or County alcohol or substance abuse funds are not eligible.
• Prospective candidates should be able to devote a minimum of 4 hours a month to board activities. The board meets every second Thursday
of the month from noon-1:30 p.m. at DSHS-DDD Lunchroom A, 1700 E. Cherry, 1st floor, in Seattle. In addition, the board holds twice yearly all day planning retreats (4-6 hours each).
• Appointments are made for three-year terms.

Duties

• The function and purpose of the KCASAAB is to participate in the development of the annual Alcoholism and Substance Abuse plans for King County as required by State law.
• Provide goals and objectives in the initial phase of the planning process.
• Receive and review all requests for funds for alcoholism and substance abuse programs.
• Recommend the final plan, including funding allocations, to the County Executive and County Council. All proposals of the King County Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (KCDASAS) that require legislative action by the King County Council are submitted for Board review, comment and recommendation prior to release to the Executive by the Division. The Board will have ten (10) working days to review and comment on the proposed action. The following five (5) working days may be utilized to negotiate mutually agreeable resolutions to areas of disagreement identified in the Board’s comments. At the end of this time period, the Division, at its discretion, may release the proposal. The Board may testify before the County Council regarding any unresolved issues as part of the normal legislative process.
• Monitor and insure implementation of the plan and compliance with goals and objectives.
• Review and approve agency programs for receipt of 2% liquor profit and tax funds governed by RCW 70.96A.087.
• Participate in development of the yearly grant application. Assure that the grant is consistent with and integrated within the annual plan. Monitor agency compliance with the grant.
  

By-Laws

Download By-Laws for King County Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse Administrative Board. (PDF)

Special membership requirements, prohibitions:

The Board must be composed of four (4) recovered alcoholics, four (4) persons with documented interest in and knowledge about problems of substance abuse other than alcoholism, and consumer and minority group representatives. No more than four (4) elected or appointed City or County officials may serve. No employees and board members of agencies which are recipients of State or County alcohol or substance abuse funds.

Commitment:

How to Apply

Send your completed application form (.doc), along with a letter of interest and resume, to:

Rhoda A. Naguit
Department of Community and Human Services
MHCADS
401 5th Avenue, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104

Letters and resumes of prospective appointees will be screened for basic eligibility requirements and forwarded to the office of the King County Executive in order to be considered for nomination.

Joan Clement, KC ASAAB Chairperson

For more information contact:
Rhoda A. Naguit, Confidential Secretary/Staff Board Liaison
Department of Community and Human Services
MHCADSD 401 5th Avenue, Suite 400
Seattle, WA� 98104