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A U G 3, 1-9.83 earns 154pec p other county attorneys to cover the legal aspects of the problem. Attorney Brandenburg explained that he will draft a letter, from the chairmen of all four county commissions, to the Chairman of the District #9 Board indicating that the current version of the plan that they have submitted to the four counties is not acceptable, and that the four counties wish to exercise their authority under Florida statute to require the amendments in the District Plan as outlined and desire the Administrative staff of the Mental Health District No. 9 to address these changes prior to September 1, 1983, or otherwise the four counties will not be in a position of budgeting any funds or approving any funds for a project that does not have an approved plan under statute. Attorney Brandenburg explained that he will follow the guidelines in the Analysis when he drafts the letter and be more specific in the recommendations or changes. The letter will then be submitted to the other three county attorneys for their remarks before it is submitted to each county commission for approval. Part Two: Suggestions for Modifications in the District Plan which can be Required by the Four County Commissions Florida State 394.78(4) provides that: Each governing body shall have the authority to require necessary modification to only that portion of the district plan which affects mental health programs and services within the jurisdiction of said governing body. We suggest that the four county commissions.require the following modifications in the District Plan: .J' 1. That in accord with F.S. 394.75(2)(e)2 (Appendix A)'.the District Plan must contain priorities and anticipated expenditures and revenues. 2. That in accord with all consultants. and State site visit reports the District Plan shall identify as the top priority the inpatient crisis in the four county area and shall contain a specific and immediate plan to address the crisis. (Issue #8 in the Center Board's position statement.) 3. That in accord with Secretary Pingree's letter (Appendix B) the District Board shall consider no funds as earmarked except the "D" funds.