Section 11-97.1-5 - Governance and administration(a) A governing body or designated persons functioning as a governing body shall have full legal authority and responsibility for the agency's overall management and operation, the provision of all home health services, fiscal operations, review of the agency's budget and its operational plans, and its quality assessment and performance improvement program.(b) Minutes shall be kept of all meetings of the governing body.(c) An administrator shall be appointed by and report to the governing body and be responsible for the administration of the home health agency to include but not be limited to the following:(1) Responsible for all day to day operations of the home health agency, (2) Ensure that a clinical manager is available during all operating hours,(3) Ensure that the home health agency employs qualified personnel, including assuring the development of personnel qualifications and policies.(d) When the administrator is not available, a qualified, pre-designated person, who is authorized in writing by the administrator and the governing body, assumes the same responsibilities and obligations as the administrator. The pre-designated person may be the clinical manager.(e) A qualified individual shall serve as clinical manager and provide oversight of all patient care services and personnel.