The Contra Costa County Mental Health Commission was established by order of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on June 22, 1993, pursuant to the Welfare & Institutions Code 5604, also known as the Bronzan-McCorquodale Act, Stats. 1992, c. 1374 (A.B. 14). The primary purpose of the Commission is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and to the Mental Health Division and its staff. Commissioners are appointed by members of the County Board of Supervisors from each of the five districts for a term of three years. Each district has a consumer of mental health services, family member and an at-large representative on the Commission, for a total of 15 members plus a representative and alternate from the Board of Supervisors.
Upon expiration of the current term of the District 2 Family Member Seat, Per Board Policy Supervisor Andersen distributed a press release announcing the volunteer opportunity, which was published widely over a two month period. Five applications were received and reviewed. After meeting with the applicants, Supervisor Andersen felt that Dr. Kincaid would be the best fit to ensure ongoing collaboration on the Mental Health Commission.