If a program administrator resigns or is removed from a position as a program administrator by death or for any other unexpected cause, the residential child care program's Chief Administrator or other appropriate program authority shall immediately designate a certified program administrator to serve in that capacity. In the event a certified program administrator is not available, the residential child care program's Chief Administrator or other appropriate program authority may appoint a noncertified individual to serve in the capacity of acting program administrator for a period not exceeding 90 days if the individual: Is approved by the Board; and Meets the minimum qualifications for a program administrator as set forth in COMAR 10.57.02. Approval of Noncertified Individual to Serve as Acting Program Administrator. In order to obtain approval from the Board for the approval of a noncertified individual to serve as the acting program administrator, the residential child care program's Chief Administrator or other appropriate program authority shall immediately submit to the Board: An application on the form provided by the Board; The application fee set forth in COMAR 10.57.07; Written justification clarifying the reason why acting capacity is necessary, that includes: The name and title of the individual requesting approval of a non-certified individual, including mailing address, phone, and email address; The qualifications and credentials of the individual selected for acting capacity; and A summary of the efforts made by the residential child care program to recruit a certified program administrator; A copy of the individual's resume or curriculum vitae; and The State and national criminal history records check. The Board shall review all of the documentation provided to verify that individual appointed meets the minimum qualifications of a program administrator as set forth in COMAR 10.57.02. Upon review of the request, the Board may: Approve the request for acting capacity; Approve the request for acting capacity with conditions; or Deny request for acting capacity. The 90 day period begins on the date that the program administrator leaves or is removed from the position as a program administrator. The Board may extend the 90 day period for a further period of not more than 30 days.