1. (1) The division shall create the Emergency Services Management Committee (ESMC).

   1. (a) The division director shall appoint a committee chair.

   2. (b) The committee chair and division leadership shall appoint any other division employee that:

      1. (i) represents subject matter expertise in each area of the division service system; or
      2. (ii) demonstrates expertise in behavioral health, physical health, and community resources.

2. (2) ESMC may approve a person's enrollment in a short-term, limited service for the waiting list if:

   1. (a) the ESMC determines that the service is appropriate to address the person's emergency circumstance; and
   2. (b) carry-forward money or attrition money is available to fund the service.

3. (3) ESMC may approve enrollment in an ongoing service if:

   1. (a) the ESMC determines that the service is appropriate to address the person's emergency circumstance; and
   2. (b) attrition money is available to fund the service.
4. (4) ESMC shall monitor the person-centered budget for the first four fiscal quarters.

KEY: services, people with disabilities

Date of Last Change: July 23, 2025

Notice of Continuation: February 28, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-6-402; 26B-6-403