SECTION 450:60-21-1. Documents of authority


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  • (a)   There shall be a duly constituted authority and governance structure for assuring legal responsibility and for requiring accountability for performance and operation of the facility (including all components and satellites).
    (b)   The governing authority shall have written documents of its source of authority, which shall be available to the ODMHSAS upon request.
    (c)   In accordance with governing body bylaws, rules and regulations, the chief executive officer is responsible to the governing body for the overall day-to-day operation of the facility, including the control, utilization, and conservation of its physical and financial assets and the recruitment and direction of the staff
    (1)   the source of authority document shall state:
    (A)   The eligibility criteria for governing body membership;
    (B)   The number and types of membership;
    (C)   The method of selecting members;
    (D)   The number of members necessary for a quorum;
    (E)   Attendance requirements for governing body membership;
    (F)   The duration of appointment or election for governing body members and officers.
    (G)   The powers and duties of the governing body and its officers and committees or the authority and responsibilities of any person legally designated to function as the governing body.
    (2)   There shall be an organizational chart setting forth the operational components of the facility and their relationship to one another.
[Source: Added at 23 Ok Reg 1617, eff 4-25-06 (emergency); Added at 24 Ok Reg 1428, eff 7-1-07]