As set forth by the Welfare and Institutions Code section 5845(a):

The Commission shall consist of 16 voting members as follows:

• The Attorney General or his or her designee.
• The Superintendent of Public Instruction or his or her designee.
• The Chairperson of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee or another member of the Senate selected by the President pro Tempore of the Senate.
• The Chairperson of the Assembly Health Committee or another member of the Assembly selected by the Speaker of the Assembly.

• The following are appointed by the Governor:

  • Two persons with a severe mental illness.
  • A family member of an adult or senior with a severe mental illness.
  • A family member of a child who has or has had a severe mental illness.
  • A physician specializing in alcohol and drug treatment.
  • A mental health professional.
  • A county sheriff.
  • A superintendent of a school district.
  • A representative of a labor organization.
  • A representative of an employer with less than 500 employees.
  • A representative of an employer with more than 500 employees.
  • A representative of a health care services plan or insurer.
In making appointments, the Governor shall seek individuals who have had personal or family experience with mental illness.