- (a) There shall be a duly constituted authority and governance structure for ensuring legal responsibility and for requiring accountability for performance and operation of the therapeutic community.
- (b) The governing authority shall have written documentation of its source of authority, which shall be available to the public upon request.
(c) The governing body's bylaws, rules, or regulations shall identify the chief executive officer who is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation of the therapeutic community, including the:
- (1) Control, utilization, and conservation of its physical and financial assets; and
- (2) Recruitment and direction of the staff.
(d) The source of authority document shall state:
- (1) The eligibility criteria for governing body membership;
- (2) The number and types of membership;
- (3) The method of selecting members;
- (4) The number of members necessary for a quorum;
- (5) Attendance requirements for governing body membership;
- (6) The duration of appointment or election for governing body members and officers; and
- (7) The powers and duties of the governing body and its officers and committees or the authority and responsibilities of any person legally designated to function as the governing body.
- (e) There shall be an organizational chart setting forth the structure of the organization.