34-B §5608. Government
Title 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES HEADING: PL 1995, C. 560, PT. K, §7 (RPR); 2001, C. 354, §3 (AMD)
Chapter 5: MENTAL RETARDATION
Subchapter 4: RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION OR AUTISM HEADING: PL 1993, C. 326, §1 (RPR)
§5608. Government
Upon request of a person receiving services, the chief administrative officer of a residential facility shall initiate and develop a program of government to hear the views and represent the interests of all persons receiving services at the facility. [1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD).]
1. Composition. The government of the persons receiving services must be composed of residents elected by other residents and staff advisors skilled in the administration of community organizations.
[ 1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD) .]
2. Duties. The government of the persons receiving services shall work closely with the division and the Office of Advocacy to promote the interests and welfare of all residents in the facility.
[ 1993, c. 410, Pt. CCC, §42 (AMD) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). 1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD). 1993, c. 410, §CCC42 (AMD).