The purpose of the meeting is to accept public and stakeholder comments on the role and function of managing entities. Managing entities are viewed as a promising method of purchasing a comprehensive system of substance abuse treatment services within the Department's circuits and regions. The stakeholder and public comment portion of the meeting will be preceded by a presentation outlining the Department's rationale for contracting with managing entities and the role, functions, and activities expected to be performed by the managing entities. Section 394.9082, F.S., defines a managing entity as “an entity that manages the delivery of behavioral health services.”