1. (a) For the purpose of AS 23.15.636, the program will be jointly implemented by the board and department as follows:

   1. (1) the board will review and approve priorities for the program and assist in the evaluation of proposals;

   2. (2) the department is responsible for all remaining aspects of program implementation, including

      1. (A) solicitation of proposals consistent with the priorities;
      2. (B) selection of grantees and resolution of appeals;
      3. (C) distribution of financial resources of the program;
      4. (D) financing grant awards;
      5. (E) assessment of grantee performance; and
      6. (F) development of any policies affecting the implementation of the program.
2. (b) For the purpose of AS 23.15.636(5), when the board assists the department in the evaluation of proposals for grants, at least a simple majority of board members, or the member's designees, must participate in the evaluation. A participating board member, or a member's designee, may not have a conflict of interest as defined in the board's by-laws and in AS 39.52.220 and 9 AAC 52.

(Eff. 6/18/2010, Register 194)

Authority: AS 23.15.636