§ 34-5. Powers and duties of commission.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 14087.54 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, the commission shall:

(1)

Have the power to negotiate the exclusive contract with the California Department of Health Care Services as specified in Section 14087.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and to arrange for the provision of health care services provided under Chapter 7, Part 3, Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code;

(2)

Be considered an entity separate from the county of Sonoma;

(3)

File the statement required by Section 53051 of the Government Code;

(4)

Have the power to acquire, possess, and dispose of real or personal property, as may be necessary for the performance of its functions, to employ personnel and contract for services required to meet its obligations, and to sue or be sued; and

(5)

Have all the rights, powers, duties, privileges, and immunities conferred by Article 2.8 of Chapter 7, Part 3, Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code in addition to those previously specified in this section.

( Ord. No. 6137, § I , 11-10-2015; Ord. No. 6099, § I , 4-21-2015; Ord. No. 6043, § 1, 7-30-2013; Ord. No. 5966, § I, 2-7-2012; Ord. No. 5927, § I, 4-5-2011; Ord. No. 5849, § I, 9-1-2009.)