Rule 290-2-6-.04. Governing Body
- (1) Each center shall have a clearly identified governing body which shall be empowered and responsible for determining all policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- (2) 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 a center is individually owned, then the owner(s) will complete the statement of responsibility.
- (3) If a center is governed by a board, there shall be policies and procedures for periodic rotation of members which include term limits.
Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 49-5-8.
History. Original Rule entitled "Social Services" adopted. F. Apr. 22, 1976; eff. May 12, 1976.
Repealed: F. June 30, 1994; eff. August 1, 1994, as specified by the Agency.
Amended: New Rule entitled "Governing Body" adopted. F. Jan. 27, 2009; eff. Feb. 16, 2009.