Section 18-15-1-1-11 - Eligible Entity Tripartite Board11.1.Tripartite Board Verification: Verify which of the following measures are taken to ensure that the state verifies CSBG Eligible Entities are meeting Tripartite Board requirements under Section 676B of the CSBG Act. [Check all that applies and narrative where applicable] [x]Attend Board meetings
[x]Organizational Standards Assessment
[]Monitoring
[x]Review copies of Board meeting minutes
[x]Track Board vacancies/composition
[x]Other Provide Board training
11.2.Tripartite Board Updates: Provide how often the state requires eligible entities (which are not on TAPs or QIPs) to provide updates regarding their Tripartite Boards. This includes but is not limited to copies of meeting minutes, vacancy alerts, changes to bylaws, low-income member selection process, etc. [Select one and narrative where applicable] []Annually
[]Semiannually
[]Quarterly
[x]Monthly
[]As It Occurs
[]Other Click or tap here to enter text.
11.3.Tripartite Board Representation Assurance: Describe how the states will verify that eligible entities have policies and procedures by which individuals or organizations can petition for adequate representation on an eligible entity's Tripartite Board as required by the assurance under Section 676(b)(10) of the CSBG Act. The State has a Board Policy in place to ensure this requirement. The Board Policy is given to all entities and the State conducts reviews of eligible entity bylaws to ensure bylaws have policies for tripartite board representation.
11.4.Tripartite Board Alternative Representation: Does the state permit public eligible entities to use, as an alternative to a Tripartite Board, "another mechanism specified by the state to assure decision-making and participation by low-income individuals in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs" as allowed under Section 676B(b)(2) of the CSBG Act? []Yes [x]No11.4a. If yes, describe the mechanism used by public eligible entities as an alternative to a Tripartite Board. Click or tap here to enter text. 18 Miss. Code. R. 15-1-1-11