Sec. 10.21.17.05. Advisory Committee

A. Membership. A provider that is approved by the Department under this subtitle to operate a program shall have an advisory committee that is composed of members:

(1) That reflect the cultural and ethnic profile of the community or communities being served; and

(2) At least one-third of whom are individuals who identify themselves as being in one of the following categories:

(a) Currently served or were previously served by a mental health program;

(b) Family members of individuals who are currently served or were previously served by a mental health program; or

(c) Members of a mental health advocacy organization.

B. Responsibilities of the Advisory Committee. The advisory committee shall:

(1) Establish and maintain a regular meeting schedule;

(2) Maintain documentation of the meetings, including:

(a) Date;

(b) Members present; and

(c) Summary of the topics discussed;

(3) Review a program's:

(a) Mission;

(b) Long-range goals;

(c) Policies and procedures; and

(d) Services, hours, and location for consistency with community needs;

(4) Advise the program director regarding the items outlined under §B(2) of this regulation; and

(5) If applicable, annually review whether the program is satisfying its charitable mission.

C. If a program has a governing body or board of directors, whichever applies, composed of the membership described under §A of this regulation, and the governing body or board of directors carries out the duties described under §B of this regulation, an additional advisory committee is not required.

D. Limitation. In order for a program to be eligible to receive funds under this or any other chapter of the Administration's regulations, the following individuals may not serve on the governing body, board of directors, or advisory committee, whichever applies:

(1) An immediate family member of an employee of a program;

(2) A person who is compensated for providing goods and services to the program; and

(3) A person who has served as a member of a governing body, board of directors, or advisory committee of a program that has had a license or approval revoked by the Department within the previous 10 years.