(a) For the purpose of evaluating the applications, the Department will require all qualified establishments to submit an application on a form prescribed by the Department.
- (1) The Department will make available upon request application forms and application guidelines.
- (2) The forms and guidelines will provide threshold criteria information that will assist applicants in their application preparation.
- (3) The guidelines and forms set forth shall apply to all applications and awards made in the program year corresponding with the application and application guidelines packet.
- (b) Upon approval of the establishment by the Department, the Department shall enter into a quality investment agreement with the establishment for a period of not to exceed five (5) years, and the quality investment agreement shall comply with the requirements of 68 O.S. § 4104. Once the quality investment agreement is executed by the Director of the Department, or designee, and the establishment, a fully executed copy of the quality investment agreement will be forwarded to the Commission.
Added at 22 Ok Reg 1054, eff 5-26-05