Regional Governing Board

Formal planning for development of a region began in 2012. By the fall of 2013, our nine-county region began collaborating to change the way we serve individuals with disabilities. The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region (ECR) was formed under Iowa Code Chapter 28E to create a mental health and disability service region in compliance with Iowa Code 225C. As of July 1, 2023, each Regional Governing Board shall have the following voting members:

• Members representing the boards of supervisors of counties comprising the region
• One adult person who utilizes mental health and disability services designated by the Adult Advisory
• One member representing adult service providers as designated by the Adult Advisory
• One member representing Law Enforcement
• One member representing the judicial system
• Members of the Children’s Advisory as follows:
  • One member representing the education system
  • One member who is a parent or actively involved relative of a child who utilizes behavioral health services
  • One member representing children’s behavioral health service providers

For more information, please email us at admin@eciowa.org.