24 Miss. Code. R. 2-8.1 - Governing Authority

A. The agency provider must have documented evidence of the source of its governing authority, whether corporate non-profit, corporate for-profit, charitable or governmental board/commission, or other such authority.

B. If the governing authority is a corporate non-profit or a charitable or governmental board/commission the governing authority must have and comply with bylaws and/or policies that:

1. Establish in writing the means by which the governing authority provides for the election or appointment of its officers and members and the appointment of committees necessary to carry out its responsibilities;

2. Show documentation of the adoption of a schedule of meetings and quorum requirements;

3. Require at least quarterly meetings;

4. Provide assurance that the governing authority does not consist of employees or immediate family members of employees;

5. Provide assurances that meetings of the governing authority are open to the public and include procedures for notifying the public of meetings;

6. Assure that governing authority members do not receive a per diem that exceeds the state limit;

7. Require the minutes of meeting, which are to include, but not be limited to:

(a) The date of the meeting;

(b) Names of members and other participants/visitors attending;

(c) Topics and issues discussed, motions, seconds, and votes;

(d) Public comments; and,

8. Establish an organizational structure as evidenced by an organizational chart.

C. Sole proprietorship must have and show evidence of an advisory committee that consists of at least three (3) members. The role of the advisory committee should include, but is not limited to, making recommendations to improve programmatic activities, serving as a link to stakeholders, and providing suggestions regarding the development of policies and procedures.

Notes

24 Miss. Code. R. 2-8.1

Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code, 1972, as Amended

Amended 7/1/2016 Amended 9/1/2020