Each LCT shall develop policies and procedures to govern the: Conduct of regular meetings of the LCT; and Discussion of any requests for assistance by member agencies of individual children with intensive needs, including procedures for: Timely discussion of all requests for assistance; Expedited discussion of any request for assistance designated as an emergency matter by the referring agency; and Assurances of parental participation, or documentation of the LCT’s diligent efforts to assure parental participation, in the discussion of a child’s care. The LCT shall meet a minimum of four times per calendar year for the purposes stated in Human Services Article, §8-407, Annotated Code of Maryland. The Executive Director of the Governor’s Office for Children may grant waivers to the number of meetings required under §B of this regulation if: The LCT requests a waiver in writing prior to January 1 of the applicable calendar year; The LCT explains the reason for the waiver request; The request does not violate any applicable statute, law, regulation, ordinance, or bylaw; and The request is reasonable under the circumstances. Waivers under this chapter may be granted for a 1-year period, are renewable, and are subject to reconsideration at any time. The denial of a waiver may not be appealed.