Md. Code Regs. 32.02.02.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 32.02.02.13 - Required Information Regarding Governance

A. In General.

(1) At least annually, each provider shall conduct a meeting, open to all of the provider's subscribers, at which an authorized officer of the provider shall present a summary of:

(a) The provider's operations;

(b) Significant changes from the previous year's operations; and

(c) The provider's goals and objectives for the next year.

(2) The governing body of the provider shall make provisions to receive and answer questions from subscribers at the meeting.

B. Committee to Meet with Subscribers.

(1) Each governing body of a provider that does not have at least one subscriber as a member or as a regular attendee at its meetings with a right to address the governing body shall appoint a select committee of its members to meet at least twice annually with the subscriber association to address concerns of the subscribers and to ensure that the opinions of subscribers are relayed to the governing body. If the provider's subscribers do not have an association, the committee shall meet with a reasonable number of representatives, not required to exceed 15 elected by the subscribers.

(2) In the absence of a subscriber association, the provider shall:

(a) Mail a notice to its subscribers stating that subscribers who want to serve as a representative for all the subscribers in meetings with the governing body should submit their names to the provider so they can stand for election; and

(b) Arrange for an election conducted by mail to elect up to 15 of those subscribers who submit their names.

Md. Code Regs. 32.02.02.13