Section 791.2205. Warden; head of the office of residential and electronic programs; appointment; duties.

Rule  205.   (1)  For  each   institution,  the  director  shall   appoint  a      warden  to  be responsible for the institution. The warden  shall  do  all  of   the following:

(a)     Control  and  govern  the  institution   and  be  responsible   for  discipline  at   the institution.

(b)   Organize and enforce procedures for security.

(c)   Establish  procedures  to   ensure  the  regular     inspection     of     all buildings, grounds,  security  equipment,  fire   fighting   equipment,   and maintenance equipment.

(d)  Supervise the business concerns and moneys of the institution.

(e)   Respond to prisoner grievances.

(f)     Designate   a  program    classification     committee     to     determine appropriate programs for prisoners.

(g)   Ensure that department standards of  safety,  security,    and    humane treatment are met.

(h)        Develop    procedures    to    implement,    and      ensure        compliance        with, department policy.

(i)   Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

(2) The head of the office of residential and electronic programs shall act as warden  of   all  community   corrections  centers  and   community residential homes and shall have all powers and authority given to wardens of institutions.

History: 1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1993 AACS.