1. (1) Each program must employ an administrator that is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program.
2. (2) The administrator must have formal training and/or experience in residential or outdoor programs and demonstrates the ability to perform the functions and duties required in these rules.

3. (3) In the absence of the administrator, a staff member must be designated to oversee the operation of the program during the administrator's absence. The administrator or designee must be in charge, on call, and physically available on a daily basis as needed, and must ensure there are sufficient, qualified staff so that the care, well-being, health, and safety needs of the program participants are met at all times.

   1. (a) If the administrator will be absent from the program for more than 30 continuous days, the department must be given written notice of the individual who has been appointed the designee. The appointed designee must meet the requirements for an administrator.

Authorizing statute(s): 52-2-803, 52-2-805, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 52-2-803, 52-2-805, 52-2-809, MCA

History: NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2029, Eff. 11/9/19.