Section 75-07-01-02 - Application for approval of multicounty social service district planAn application for approval of a multicounty social service district plan must:
1. Assure that the affected county agencies are able to supply an adequate level and quality of social and economic assistance services. Assurances made under this subsection must: a. Describe the number and qualifications of the staff of the affected county agencies; b. Identify the number and types of cases handled by the affected county agencies; and c. Demonstrate that appropriate staffing standards will be met under the plan. 2. Include a description of the geographical area and population to be served under the plan. 3. Include a description of the distance of recipients from the affected county agencies. 4. Include a description of the benefits which may be realized from the creation of the district, including: a. A statement of costs anticipated to be incurred if the plan is not approved and to be incurred if the plan is approved, including a budget detailing estimated total costs and estimated county, state, and federal share of total costs. b. A statement describing any changes in the availability of services, any new services that will be provided, any existing service that will be discontinued, and any improvement in services under the plan. 5. Assure that necessary staff reductions will be made insofar as is reasonably possible through voluntary retirements, voluntary transfers, and elimination of vacant positions, and further assure that displaced staff persons are afforded an opportunity to transfer to available positions within offices operated by the district. 6. Conform to the requirements of subsection 1 of North Dakota Century Code section 50-01.1-04. 7. Include a statement of any definite term of operation or of the terms under which the plan will be rescinded or terminated. N.D. Admin Code 75-07-01-02
General Authority: NDCC 50-01.1-02.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 50-01.1-02.1