A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, INC., A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR START‑UP COSTS RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSUMER SUPPORT AND NETWORKING ORGANIZATION.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the North Carolina Council of Community Programs, Inc., (NCCCP) the sum of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) for the 2007‑2008 fiscal year.  These funds shall be allocated by the NCCCP for start‑up costs relating to the establishment of a statewide consumer support and networking organization.  The purpose of the organization is to promote the role of consumers of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services in contributing to the design, function, and oversight of the Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services System.  Funds unencumbered and unexpended as of June 30, 2008, shall not revert to the General Fund but may be used in the 2008‑2009 fiscal year for the purposes stated in this act.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2007.