S.D. Admin. R. 67:62:03:02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 67:62:03:02 - Board of director policies

The center must adopt bylaws which state its purpose and must:

(1) Provide for a rotating board composed of members who reside or work in the center's catchment area and who, as a group, represent the residents of that area, taking into consideration their employment, age, sex, ethnicity, place of residence, and other demographic characteristics of the area;

(2) Describe the qualifications for membership on the board;

(3) Describe procedures for selection and tenure of office for members of the board;

(4) Describe methods of amending bylaws;

(5) Provide that the board must be responsible for approving overall policy;

(6) Provide that the members of the governing board serve without pay;

(7) Provide that no financial benefit accrue as a result of membership on the board;

(8) Provide that the board meets quarterly or more often as necessary for the proper administration of the center;

(9) Provide that the minutes of all official meetings of the board be maintained;

(10) Provide that the board arrange for an annual audit of the center's accounts;

(11) Describe the process to be used to handle potential conflicts of interest;

(12) Describe the body of parliamentary procedure to be followed in the conduct of business meetings; and

(13) Include current or past clients of mental health services and family members on the board of directors and describe formal procedures for obtaining client and family member feedback and input, such as through the use of subcommittees or focus groups.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:62:03:02

43 SDR 80, effective 12/5/2016

General Authority: SDCL 27A-5-1(2)(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-3-1, 27A-5-1(2)(5).