Section He-M 505.08 - Redesignation(a) Each area agency shall apply to the bureau administrator for redesignation every 5 years. If an area agency's current designation is due to expire earlier than the scheduled redesignation in table 505-2, the current designation shall be extended to remain effective until the scheduled redesignation review is completed.(b) Area agencies shall submit applications for redesignation 90 days prior to the expiration of its current redesignation according to table 505-2 below: Table 505-2, Redesignation Schedule
2015 and 2020 | 2016 and 2021 | 2017 and 2022 | 2018 and 2023 | 2019 and 2024 |
Region III | Region VII | Region IV | Region I | Region II |
Region VI | Region X | Region IX | Region VIII | Region V |
(c) The application deadline for redesignation shall be September 30 of each year. Submission of an application pursuant to (b) above shall cause the area agency's current designation to be effective until the commissioner issues a decision pursuant to (e) below.(d) The commissioner shall consider the area agency's past and current success in providing supports and services to individuals and their families.(e) An area agency shall be considered successful and operating efficiently when it annually: (1) Demonstrates, through its services and supports, a commitment to a mission that embraces and emphasizes active community membership and inclusion for persons with disabilities;(2) Demonstrates, through multiple means, its commitment to individual rights, health promotion, and safety;(3) Provides individuals and families with information and supports to design and direct their services in accordance with their needs, preferences, and capacities and to decide who will provide them;(4) Involves those who use its services in area planning, system design, and development;(5) Assesses and continuously improves the quality of its services, and ensures that the recipients of services are satisfied with the services that they receive;(6) Demonstrates, through its board of directors and management team, effective governance, administration, and oversight of the area agency staff, providers, and, if applicable, subcontract agencies;(7) Is fiscally sound, manages resources effectively to support its mission, and utilizes generic community resources and proactive supports in assisting people;(8) Complies, along with its subcontractors, if applicable, with state and federal requirements; and(9) Achieves the goals identified in its area plan and implements the recommendations made in its previous redesignation report from the department.(f) Approval of an area agency's request for redesignation shall be granted if, based on the following information, the area agency is found to be in compliance with (e) (1) -(9) above: (1) Public comments generated by forums with the board of directors, self-advocacy groups, and the family support council regarding the area agency's demonstrated ability to provide local services and supports to individuals and their families;(2) A comprehensive self-assessment of the area agency's current abilities and past performance;(3) Input from a wide range of people, agencies, or groups who are either recipients, providers, or people who collaborate in the provision of services and supports;(4) Documentation pertaining to area agency operations available in the area and at the department; and(5) Input from department staff who have direct contact with and knowledge of area agency operations.(g) Department staff designated by the commissioner shall issue a written report and recommend redesignation or conditional redesignation of the area agency.(h) An area agency shall respond to any corrective action request included in a letter of redesignation within 90 days of the letter.N.H. Code Admin. R. He-M 505.08
#1647, eff 10-14-80; ss by #2020, eff 5-11-82; ss by #2678, eff 4-18-84; ss by #4667, eff 8-25-89; ss by #4729, eff 1-15-90, EXPIRED: 1-15-96
New. #6871, eff 10-21-98; amd by #8443, eff 1-1-06; ss by #8728, INTERIM, eff 10-21-06, EXPIRED: 4-19-07
New. #8928, eff 6-30-07
Amended by Volume XXXV Number 36, Filed September 10, 2015, Proposed by #10916, Effective 8/26/2015, Expires8/26/2025.