The Governor shall designate an agency to administer the protection and advocacy system for mentally ill persons, pursuant to the federal Protection and Advocacy of Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986. The agency shall be independent of any agency which provides disability-related services (other than advocacy services), including treatment, rehabilitation, guardianship or habilitation. The agency may receive and expend funds to protect and advocate the rights of mentally ill persons.
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