Section 325.14109. Governing authority.

(1) A program shall have a governing authority which has the authority and responsibility for the overall operation of the program and which shall ensure that the program complies with licensing standards. Program employees shall not serve as voting members  of   the  governing authority.

(2)   The governing authority shall adopt written bylaws and policies. The policies of the governing authority may be part of the bylaws or may be contained in a separate document. The bylaws or policies shall include all of the following:

(a)   The method of selecting members.

(b)   The number of members.

(c)     The terms  of   appointment  or  election  of  members,  officers,  and chairpersons of governing authority meetings.

(3)   Governing authority meetings shall be held at least quarterly.

(4)   Minutes of all governing authority meetings shall be kept and  made available for inspection.

(5)   The governing authority or its authorized agent shall appoint a program director whose authority and duties are defined in writing.

History: 1981 AACS.