The local board shall invite interested individuals to the review in the following manner: At least 42 days before the review, notify the local department to send to the review: Any local department caseworker who is directly responsible for planning for the child's care; and The caseworker responsible for each child when sibling groups are reviewed; At least 10 days before the review, invite: The child's parents, guardians, and custodians; A representative of any agency or institution charged with the care of the child; The child being reviewed, if the child is 18 years old or older; and The caregiver; and Have discretion to invite to the review: The child being reviewed, if the child is 10 years old or older; The child being reviewed, if the child is younger than 10 years old and requests participation; and Any other individual whom the local board or local department believes may provide information about the child. The local board shall make findings and recommendations, based on: The child's safety and best interests as paramount factors; Information received from: The case plan; The caseworker's presentation; and Interested individuals attending the review; and All applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Regarding a waiver of reunification services, the local board shall: Find whether a waiver has been granted or is pending decision of the court; Find whether the requirements of Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, §3-812.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, and exceptions, apply; and Recommend whether a waiver should be granted or filed. Regarding termination of parental rights for a child younger than 18 years old, the local board shall: Find whether a petition for termination has been granted or is pending determination by the court; Find whether requirements of Family Law Article, §5-525.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, and exceptions apply; and Recommend whether a petition for termination should be filed or granted. Regarding the permanency plan, the local board shall: Agree with the plan presented by the local department; or Recommend an alternate permanency plan and explain why the alternate plan is more appropriate. Regarding progress towards making a permanent placement, the local board shall: Find whether progress is adequate; and If progress is not adequate: Cite the agency or agencies responsible, and Explain why progress is not adequate. Regarding the safety of current and future living arrangements, the local board shall find whether: The local department has utilized all applicable safety assessment and child protection protocols; There are indicators of risk; and The local department has taken appropriate steps to protect the child. Regarding the current living arrangement, the local board shall: Find whether the arrangement is appropriate; and If not appropriate: Explain why the arrangement is not appropriate; and Recommend steps to achieve an appropriate living arrangement. Regarding the local department's placement plan, the local board shall: Agree with the plan; or Recommend an alternate placement plan and explain why the alternate plan is more appropriate.