1. (a) Documentation that the application has been approved by the County Board of Supervisors (if more than one county is involved, all counties must submit resolutions indicating approval).
2. (b) A letter of endorsement from the County Board of Education.
3. (c) A letter of endorsement from the presiding judge(s) of the juvenile court of the participating county(ies).
4. (d) A letter from the Juvenile Justice Commission(s) indicating a review of proposal.

5. (e) A description of the manner in which the county will operate including, but not limited to:

   1. (1) Personnel
   2. (2) Program elements
   3. (3) Facility capability
   4. (4) Advisory committee
   5. (5) Research and recordkeeping
   6. (6) Number of wards 16 and 17 years of age coming under Subsection 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code awaiting placement out of their home in the juvenile hall(s)
   7. (7) Financial ability to provide matching funds and resources.

Any California county may submit an application to the Youth Authority for the establishment of a Regional Youth Educational Facility. The application shall be written in the manner prescribed by the Youth Authority and submitted by a predetermined date set by the Director of the Youth Authority and shall include, but not limited to:

Note: Authority cited: Section 1712, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 896, Welfare and Institutions Code.