Rule 290-2-5-.04. Governing Body

Each Institution shall have a clearly identified governing body as required by state law that is responsible for and has authority over the Institution. The governing body shall be empowered and responsible for determining all policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with these rules and regulations. The chairperson or chief executive officer of the governing body shall complete a statement of responsibility on behalf of the governing body acknowledging the same in connection with any application for a license on a form provided by the Department. If an Institution is individually owned, then the owner(s) will complete the statement of responsibility.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 49-5-8, 49-5-12.

History. Original Rule entitled "Location" adopted. F. Oct. 1, 1974; eff. Oct. 21, 1974.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Child Care and Development" adopted. F. Aug. 26, 1975; eff. Sept. 15, 1975.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Governing Body" adopted. F. June 30, 1994; eff. August 1, 1994, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 5, 2007; eff. June 25, 2007.

Amended: F. Jan. 9, 2024; eff. Jan. 29, 2025.