How is a CHSA or a CHS board different from the “traditional” governance and organization structure for county human services agencies?

Here are a few key differences:

1. The CHS director is appointed by the county manager, not by the CHS board. The CHS board must, however, provide advice on the appointment and consent to the appointment.
2. The CHS board plans and recommends the budget for the CHSA but does not transmit or present the budget to the county commissioners. 
3. The CHS director:

• May only serve as the executive officer of the CHS board to the extent and in the manner authorized by the county manager; and
• May only appoint CHSA staff upon the approval of the county manager.