(b) Procedures.

1. (1) All applications considered for funding by the committee are available through the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services and are to be submitted in accordance with the division’s rules, while funding consideration of competitive contract proposals must abide by state procurement procedures.

2. (2) The division shall not forward a competitive grant/contract and/or continuation request to the committee unless it has met:

   1. (A) Technical review to assure compliance with grant/contract requirements; and
   2. (B) Program review to assure the proposed project is sound and appropriate to the division’s strategic plan.
3. (3) Upon receipt of the forwarded applications, the committee will review the applications and interview all applicants to determine which applications will be recommended for further funding consideration by the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council.

4. (4) Upon receipt of the committee's recommendation, the council may take any action it deems necessary with respect to the recommendation, including, but not limited to:

   1. (A) Voting to accept all of the committee's recommendations;
   2. (B) Requesting additional information; or
   3. (C) Delaying a decision until such time as the council determines to be appropriate.