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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 10.21.07.06" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="07" heading="Governance.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Governing Body.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A provider that is licensed by the Department under this chapter to operate a TGH shall be governed by a body that shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Carry out the responsibilities under COMAR 14.31.06.04; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Either:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Include the membership described under §B(1) of this regulation; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Appoint an advisory committee for the TGH that includes the membership described under §B(1) of this regulation.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The chairman of the governing body shall maintain documentation of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The legal form of organization of the operator of the TGH;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The minutes of all regularly scheduled meetings; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Any registration required by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation to operate as a business in Maryland.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Advisory Committee.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>When appointing an advisory committee under §A(1)(b)(ii) of this regulation, the governing body shall assure that the committee is composed of members:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>That reflect the cultural and ethnic profile of the community or communities being served; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>At least 1/3 of whom are individuals who are:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Currently or were previously served by a TGH or other community-based mental health program;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Family members of individuals who are currently or were previously served by a TGH or other community-based mental health program; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Members of a mental health advocacy organization.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An advisory committee appointed under §B(1) of this regulation shall, at a minimum:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Establish and maintain a regular meeting schedule; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Advise the governing body regarding the duties described under COMAR 14.31.06.04.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>