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Resolution No. 2001- RESOLUTION REGARDING AREA MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AUTHORITY WHEREAS, Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare Area MH/DD/SA Authority (under this and former names given to this organization hereinafter referred to as Area Program) has provided quality mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services to the citizens of Cabarrus, Stanly and Union Counties since 1974 and Rowan County since 1997; and WHEREAS, the Area Program's administration has been responsive and accountable to the Board of Commissioners and citizens of this County; and WHEREAS, the current Area Program has provided stable and responsible administration of its programs; and WHEREAS; the Area Program received a score of 91% in the State on consumer satisfaction; and WHEREAS, the Area Program has received "unqualified opinions" from external, independent audit firms sirfce the inception of these audits in 1974; and WHEREAS, the Area Program is operating and providing quality services in a fiscally responsible manner; and WHEREAS, the current arrangements have proved to be satisfactory to the Board of Commissioners and the citizens of this county. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County that: Section 1. The continued provision of services under the current Area program is more than satisfactory and should be maintained. Section 2. The provision of services under the current arrangement is altogether more acceptable and appropriate than the provision of services by a State agency. Section 3. The County does not have an interest in providing mental health services directly as another County department; or indirectly under Article 160A.