_____________ resolution NO. _____________

INTRODUCED BY _________________________________________________

By Request of the ****

A resolution of the Senate of the state of montana concurring in, confirming, and consenting to the appointments to the board of behavioral health made by the Governor and submitted by written communication dateD January 2, 2023, to the Senate.

WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Montana has made the appointments, below designated, that have been submitted to the Senate by the Governor pursuant to section 5-5-302, MCA:

As members of the Board of Behavioral Health, in accordance with section 2-15-1744, MCA:

Megan Bailey, Missoula, Montana, appointed to a term ending January 1, 2027.

Laura Dever, Polson, Montana, appointed to a term ending January 1, 2027.

Carol Staben Burroughs, Bozeman, Montana, appointed to a term ending January 1, 2027.

Joelle Johnson, East Helena, Montana, appointed to a term ending January 5, 2025.

Joseph Suchanic, Missoula, Montana, appointed to a term ending January 5, 2025.

Mona Sumner, Billings, Montana, appointed to a term ending January 1, 2027.

Annette Redding, Billings, Montana, appointed to a term ending January 5, 2025.

Shari Rigg, Missoula, Montana, appointed to a term ending January 5, 2025.

Erin Williams, Missoula, Montana, appointed to a term ending January 1, 2027.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:

That the Senate of the Regular Session of the 68th Legislature of the State of Montana does hereby concur in, confirm, and consent to the above appointments and that the Secretary of the Senate immediately deliver a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of State and to the Governor pursuant to section 5-5-303, MCA.