A manager shall enter into a teaming arrangement with a private vendor only when the following criteria are met:

1. (a) The manager has made a qualified bid on the location in response to a bid notification by SBVI;
2. (b) The manager demonstrated his or her active role in the day-to-day operation of the business as the person responsible for all reports and accountabilities under applicable federal and state laws and regulations;
3. (c) The financial arrangements are acceptable to the program and not less than the manager could make if managed independently; and
4. (d) The written agreement was reviewed and approved by the program.

Source. (See Revision Note #1, #2, and #3 at chapter heading for Ed 1000) #13231, eff 7-13-21