§ 35-1-614 — Counties, school districts and cities may contract for human services programs; counties may establish community boards

(a) A county may contract with behavioral health centers
or private or public agencies to provide human services programs
for the county. The county may appropriate funds for the
programs.
(b) A municipality may contract with behavioral health
centers or private agencies or a community board to provide
human services programs for the municipality. The municipality
may appropriate funds for the programs.
(c) A school district may contract with behavioral health
centers or private or public agencies to provide human services
programs for school age children.
(d) A county may establish, or two (2) or more counties
may agree to establish a community board, or community boards in
accordance with this act. A community board shall provide human
services to the entire county or counties in which it is
established. A community board may offer one (1) or more
services for persons affected by mental illness, substance use
disorders, developmental disabilities or victims of family
violence or sexual assault.