SECTION 75:30-13-2. 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 all plans of correction; and

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

(b)   Compliance with 75:30-13-2 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: Added at 28 Ok Reg 1931, eff 7-11-11; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1226, eff 9-11-16; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1390, eff 9-13-19]

Note

EDITOR’S NOTE: In the text of Section 75:30-13-2 that became effective on 7-11-11, subsection (b) contained a cross reference to Section 75:30-7-3, which had been editorially renumbered to 75:30-13-2. The agency later corrected this cross reference in amendments that became effective 9-11-16.