La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-4225

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-4225 - Governing Body

A. The center shall have a governing body with responsibility as an authority over the policies and activities of the center.

1. The center shall have documents identifying the following information regarding the governing body:

a. names and addresses of all members;

b. terms of membership, if applicable;

c. officers of the governing body, if applicable; and

d. terms of office of all officers, if applicable.

2. When the governing body is composed of more than one person, formal meetings shall be held at least twice a year.

3. The governing body shall have by-laws specifying frequency of meetings and quorum requirements.

4. The center shall have written minutes of all formal meetings of the governing body.

5. The governing body may be composed of a single person or owner who shall assume all responsibilities of the governing body. At least twice a year, such single person or owner shall have documentation of reviewing and meeting the requirements pursuant to §4225 B

B. Governing Body Responsibilities. The governing body of an ADHC center shall:

1. ensure the center's continual compliance and conformity with all relevant federal, state, parish and municipal laws and regulations;

2. ensure that the center is adequately funded and fiscally sound;

3. review and approve the center's annual budget;

4. ensure that the center is housed, maintained, staffed and equipped appropriately considering the nature of the program;

5. designate a person to act as the director and delegate sufficient authority to this person to manage the center and to insure that all services provided are consistent with accepted standards of practice;

6. formulate and annually review, in consultation with the director, written policies concerning the center's philosophy, goals, current services, personnel practices and fiscal management;

7. annually evaluate the director's performance;

8. have the authority to dismiss the director;

9. meet with designated representatives of the department whenever required to do so; and

10. inform designated representatives of the department prior to initiating any substantial changes in the program, services or physical plant of the center.

11. Repealed.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-4225

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 34:2182 (October 2008), repromulgated LR 34:2628 (December 2008), Amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 431971 (10/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and 40:2120.41-46.