1. A. Governing Body.

   1. (1) A provider that is licensed by the Department under this chapter to operate a TGH shall be governed by a body that shall:

      1. (a) Carry out the responsibilities under COMAR 14.31.06.04; and

      2. (b) Either:

         1. (i) Include the membership described under §B(1) of this regulation; or
         2. (ii) Appoint an advisory committee for the TGH that includes the membership described under §B(1) of this regulation.

   2. (2) The chairman of the governing body shall maintain documentation of:

      1. (a) The legal form of organization of the operator of the TGH;
      2. (b) The minutes of all regularly scheduled meetings; and
      3. (c) Any registration required by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation to operate as a business in Maryland.

2. B. Advisory Committee.

   1. (1) When appointing an advisory committee under §A(1)(b)(ii) of this regulation, the governing body shall assure that the committee is composed of members:

      1. (a) That reflect the cultural and ethnic profile of the community or communities being served; and

      2. (b) At least 1/3 of whom are individuals who are:

         1. (i) Currently or were previously served by a TGH or other community-based mental health program;
         2. (ii) Family members of individuals who are currently or were previously served by a TGH or other community-based mental health program; or
         3. (iii) Members of a mental health advocacy organization.

   2. (2) An advisory committee appointed under §B(1) of this regulation shall, at a minimum:

      1. (a) Establish and maintain a regular meeting schedule; and
      2. (b) Advise the governing body regarding the duties described under COMAR 14.31.06.04.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§10-501 — 10-524, 10-701 — 10-714, 10-901, 10-920 — 10-926, 16-101 — 16-303; Article 49D, §4;
Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 13, 1986 (13:1 Md. R. 16)

Regulation .01 amended effective February 15, 1993 (20:3 Md. R. 259)

Regulation .02B amended effective February 15, 1993 (20:3 Md. R. 259)

Regulation .03 amended effective February 15, 1993 (20:3 Md. R. 259)

Regulation .05 amended effective February 15, 1993 (20:3 Md. R. 259)

Regulation .09A amended effective February 15, 1993 (20:3 Md. R. 259)

Regulation .14 amended effective February 15, 1993 (20:3 Md. R. 259)

Regulations .01 — .14 repealed and new Regulations .01 — .17 adopted effective November 27, 2000 (27:23 Md. R. 2147)

Regulation .02 amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723)

Regulation .03 amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723)

Regulation .04 amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723)

Regulation .05B amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723)

Regulation .06 amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723)

Regulation .07A amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723)

Regulation .09 amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723)

Regulation .11E amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723)

Regulation .12F amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723)

Regulation .13 amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723)

Regulation .14B, C amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723)

Regulation .14G adopted effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723)