1. (a) The head of household, spouse, or any other member of the household may designate an authorized representative to act on behalf of the household in applying for FNS. The representative shall be ineligible to represent the household until the authorized representative form is completed with the following information:

   1. (1) Authorized representative's name;
   2. (2) Address;
   3. (3) Social security number;
   4. (4) Date of birth; and
   5. (5) Signature.

2. (b) Individuals who participate in a drug or alcoholic treatment program on a resident basis may elect to participate in FNS. The treatment center must be a private, nonprofit organization, or institution or a publicly operated community mental health center, under Section 300x-21 et. seq. of U.S. Code Title 42, Part VII.C.2.

   1. (1) Residents shall apply through an authorized representative who shall be an employee of and designated by the treatment center.
   2. (2) Residents may assist in completing the application and may sign the application along with the authorized representative, prior to certification.

3. (c) Residents of public or private nonprofit settings for blind or disabled individuals may elect to participate in FNS.

   1. (1) A public agency of the state or locality shall certify group living arrangements under Section 1616(e) of the Social Security Act.

   2. (2) Residents of group living arrangements may apply and be certified as follows:

      1. (A) Through the use of an authorized representative employed and designated by the facility;
      2. (B) Through the use of an authorized representative selected by the resident; or
      3. (C) On their own behalf.

History Note: Authority G.S. 108A-25; 108A-51; 7 CFR 273.2(n); 7 CFR 273.11(e);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. October 31, 1977;
Readopted Eff. October 1, 2021.