Colorado Revised Statutes Title 13. Courts and Court Procedure § 13-95-104. Bridges of Colorado commission--creation--membership--duties--repeal

(2)(a) The commission is comprised of the following members:

(b) The chief justice shall make appointments to the commission pursuant to subsection (2)(a)(VI) of this section no later than July 1, 2023.

(c) Members appointed by the chief justice must not be employed or under contract with the office or the office within a state department responsible for assisting civil and forensic mental health patients. To represent the diversity of the communities served by the office, when making designations or appointments to the commission, the designating and appointing authorities shall consider a designee's or appointee's place of residence or employment, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, race, ethnic background, and lived experience.

(e) Each member of the commission serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of the member's duties.

(a) Appoint the director of the office. The commission may remove a director for cause.

(b) Work cooperatively with the director to provide guidance to the office; provide fiscal oversight of the general operating budget of the office; participate in funding decisions relating to the provision of services; and assist with the duties of the office concerning office training and public outreach, as needed.