(b)

1. (1) If the local provider program is an entity or organization, it must appoint a single manager as the point of contact for First Connections matters and provide First Connections with updated contact information for that manager.
2. (2) This manager must have decision-making authority for the local provider program and all its employees as well as the ability to ensure that First Connections requests, concerns, inquiries, and enforcement actions are addressed and resolved to the satisfaction of First Connections.

(c)

1. (1) A local provider program cannot certify their own service providers.
2. (2) A local provider program cannot complete a change in ownership unless First Connections approves the application of the new ownership pursuant to 20 CAR § 1002-203.
3. (3) A local provider program cannot change its name or otherwise operate under a different name than the one listed on record with First Connections without submitting prior thirty-day written notice to the Part C coordinator.