The Diversion Board shall select a member to serve as Chair and shall choose and develop its own rules of procedure, consistent with this section, other County ordinances, and the County Charter; provided that the member selected to serve as Chair shall serve in that capacity for a period of three (3) years. The Executive shall provide staff support as needed.

The duties of the Diversion Board shall include:

1. Acting as a resource for information and advice for the Diversion Operator, crisis intervention training teams and crisis response teams.
2. Encouraging community outreach and public participation in the goals and strategies of the center.
3. Providing recommendations and input to the Executive and County Council regarding the development of goals, strategies and programs.
4. Meeting publicly on a quarterly basis to provide a forum for the public to offer ideas and recommendations regarding the center.
5. Issue an annual report of findings and recommendations for policies by Jan. 31st each year using the data and metrics collected from the Diversion Center. This report shall also be made available to the public online.
6. Encourage Hospitals, Mental Health providers and Substance abuse providers to be resources for the Board.