Committee approves Network 180 appointment, commissioners press for clearer, open application process

Jun 23, 2026

The committee approved an appointment to the Community Mental Health Authority Board (Network 180) and several commissioners urged improvements to the appointment process, citing concerns that incumbents are effectively preselected and recommending clearer public descriptions and eligibility criteria; staff said steps are already underway.

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The Kent County Policy and Operations Committee approved a motion to forward an appointment to the Community Mental Health Authority Board (Network 180) to the full Board. The motion was recorded in committee as moved by "vice chair Favor" and supported by Commissioner Hennessey; the committee approved the appointment and will send it to the full Board on Thursday.

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