Section 36-2A-3 - Service committee for joint diversion programs--Duties.
36-2A-3. Service committee for joint diversion programs--Duties. The participating boards shall establish a service committee consisting of one representative appointed by each participating board from its board membership or staff. The committee shall meet at least annually or as often as necessary to transact its business. The duties of the committee include:
(1) Establishing the annual diversion program budget and the pro rata share of program expenses to be borne by each participating board;
(2) Determining the qualifications, duties, and compensation for program personnel;
(3) Hiring program personnel and performing annual performance evaluations;
(4) Approving policies and procedures for the diversion program and providing guidance to the program personnel;
(5) Annually appointing members to diversion evaluation committees as outlined in this chapter;
(6) Reviewing and approving treatment facilities and services to which diversion program participants may be referred; and
(7) Conducting an annual evaluation of the diversion program.
Source: SL 1996, ch 227, § 3.