SECTION 75:15-15-3. Duties of the governing authority

(a)   The duties of the governing authority shall include, but are not limited to:

(1)   Approving all policies for the operation of the agency, and ensuring procedures for the implementation of policies are in place and enforced;

(2)   Ensuring the agency operates in compliance with established agency policy, applicable state and federal law and administrative rules;

(3)   Compliance with the by-laws of the governing authority;

(4)   Ensuring all financial transactions and events requiring the approval of the governing authority are reviewed and authorized by the governing authority prior to any commitment by agency personnel;

(5)   The selection, annual evaluation and continuance of retention of the executive director;

(6)   Review and approve all contractual agreements;

(7)   Review the program audit and certification reports from the VSU and approve any plans of correction; and

(8)   Oversee the financial administration of the program, including review and approval of financial audits.

(b)   Compliance with 75:15-15-3 shall be determined by a review of:

(1)   By-laws and minutes of the meetings of the governing authority;

(2)   Posted or otherwise distributed written materials regarding decisions and other notifications of the governing authority;

(3)   Personnel meeting minutes of the program and its various divisions or geographical locations where applicable; and

(4)   Written evaluation and any other documentation regarding the retention or selection or hiring of the executive director.

[Source: Transferred from 450:19-15-3 by SB 236 (2005), eff 7-1-05 (Editor’s Notice published at 22 Ok Reg 2667); Amended at 23 Ok Reg 339, eff 11-8-05 (emergency); Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2200, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 2508, eff 7-15-07; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1838, eff 7-1-08; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1195, eff 9-11-16; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1379, eff 9-13-19]