Authority: Ordinance adopted by the County Council April 17, 1978, pursuant to Acts 112 or 1974 and 282 of 1975.

Governing Body: Eleven members appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the County Legislative Delegation with the advice and consent of the majority of the County Council. One member from each Council District and four at-large.

Term of Office: Four-year staggered terms

Function: To provide for the administration, planning, coordination, and service delivery system for County Mental Retardation Services. To promote and accept local financial support for mental retardation programs. To hire personnel to carry out its plans and programs.

Staff Liaison: Angela Brown, Executive Director
York County Board of DSN
PO Box 30
Rock Hill, SC 29731

Meeting Schedule: 

Members	Position	Term
Gary Lemel	Council District 1	April 30, 2009 (2nd term)
Perry Rodden	Council District 2	April 30, 2012 (2nd term)
David R. Arrowsmith	Council District 3	April 30, 2010 (1st term)
John R. Myers	Council District 4	April 30, 2011 (1st term)
Norma Settlemyre	Council District 5	April 30, 2011 (2nd term)
Keith Martens	Council District 6	April 30, 2011 (2nd term)
Chad Echols	Council District 7	April 30, 2011 (1st term)
Warren Norman	At-large	April 30, 2010 (1st term)
Marshall Doswell	At-large	April 30, 2011 (2nd term)
Wayne Terry	At-large	April 30, 2010 (1st term)
Kathy D. Smith	At-large	April 30, 2013 (1st term)