(a) This Part applies to all local governmental units which contract for and/or provide services, licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Mental Hygiene Law, for persons diagnosed with mental illness, persons with mental retardation, persons with developmental disabilities, persons with alcoholism and persons who abuse substances.

(b) This Part applies to all persons making application for the position of director of community services.

(c) This Part applies to the Inter-Office Coordinating Council which is responsible for reviewing and ruling upon the appointment of a proposed director of community services.