PARTICIPANTS:

PARTICIPANTS: A. Membership shall be in keeping with the guidelines set forth by applicable federal law(s), specifically, P.L. 102-321, the "ADAMHA Reorganization Act," and its successors. B. Membership of the State Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council shall include individuals and representatives of entities concerned with the need, planning, operation, and funding of mental health services. The Council shall be composed of a balanced number of both service providers and non- service providers, including consumers of mental health services and families. C. Members of the Mississippi State Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council shall serve for a term of one calendar year (January through December) and may be reappointed. D. Vacancies on the Council at any time during the year shall be filled by the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. E. Routine operation of the Mississippi State Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council shall be in accordance with the established Bylaws of the Council.