[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR51.24]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

    CHAPTER I--PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 

                                SERVICES

 

PART 51_REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR 

INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS PROGRAM--Table of Contents

 

             Subpart B_Program Administration and Priorities

 

Sec. 51.24  Program priorities.



    (a) Program priorities and policies shall be established annually by 

the governing authority, jointly with the advisory council. Priorities 

shall specify short-term program goals and objectives, with measurable 

outcomes, to implement the established priorities. In developing 

priorities, consideration shall be given to, at a minimum, case 

selection criteria, the availability of staff and monetary resources, 

and special problems and cultural barriers faced by individuals with 

mental illness who are multiply handicapped or who are members of racial 

or ethnic minorities in obtaining protection of their rights. Systemic 

and legislative activities shall also be addressed in the development 

and implementation of program priorities.

    (b) Members of the public shall be given an opportunity, on an 

annual basis, to comment on the priorities established by, and the 

activities of, the P&A system. Procedures for public comment must 

provide for notice in a format accessible to individuals with mental 

illness, including such individuals who are in residential facilities, 

to family members and representatives of such individuals and to other 

individuals with disabilities. Procedures for public comment must 

provide for receipt of comments in writing or in person.