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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 10.21.17.05" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="17" heading="Advisory Committee.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>That reflect the cultural and ethnic profile of the community or communities being served; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>At least one-third of whom are individuals who identify themselves as being in one of the following categories:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Currently served or were previously served by a mental health program;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Family members of individuals who are currently served or were previously served by a mental health program; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Members of a mental health advocacy organization.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Responsibilities of the Advisory Committee. The advisory committee shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Establish and maintain a regular meeting schedule;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Maintain documentation of the meetings, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Date;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Members present; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Summary of the topics discussed;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Review a program's:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Mission;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Long-range goals;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Policies and procedures; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Services, hours, and location for consistency with community needs;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Advise the program director regarding the items outlined under §B(2) of this regulation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>If applicable, annually review whether the program is satisfying its charitable mission.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>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:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An immediate family member of an employee of a program;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A person who is compensated for providing goods and services to the program; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>