Colorado Revised Statutes Title 27. Behavioral Health § 27-50-103. Behavioral health commissioner--appointment--powers, duties, and functions--subdivisions of the BHA

(a) Be well-versed in behavioral health;

(b) Be registered to vote in Colorado during the commissioner's term of service; and

(c) Have no pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in any behavioral health company or agency other than as a behavioral health services recipient.

(a) Behavioral health programs delivered by state agencies and commercial payers are comprehensive, evidence-based, affordable, high quality, equity-focused, and easily accessible for all Coloradans;

(b) Behavioral health strategies, program priorities, and funding allocations for behavioral health align with the vision set forth by the BHA and the governor; and

(c) There is a streamlined approach to using public money to improve behavioral health across the continuum of care from prevention to recovery.