Appointment and duties of Consumer and Family Affairs Officer

The Department shall have a Consumer and Family Affairs officer, appointed by the Director, and qualified by experience and training to carry out the following functions: (1) Ensuring the involvement of consumers of mental health services and their family members in the design, implementation, and evaluation of mental health services and mental health supports; (2) Serving as a liaison to consumers of mental health services and their family members and personal representatives; and (3) Promoting the protection of the rights of consumers of mental health services.