Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-4-320

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section R6-4-320 - State Committee of Blind Vendors

A. In Arizona, the Arizona Participating Operators Committee (APOC) shall be the state committee of blind vendors which shall actively participate in the Business Enterprise Program as provided below and elsewhere in this Article.

B. APOC shall enact bylaws consistent with this Article and any applicable regulatory or statutory provisions and provide BEP with a copy.

C. In fulfilling its ultimate responsibility for the administration and operation of all aspects of the Business Enterprise Program, the Department shall assure that APOC shall actively participate in the BEP through the following:

1. The rulemaking procedures outlined in A.R.S. § 41-1001 and following.

2. The receipt and transmittal to the BEP of grievances filed in writing with APOC at the request of BEP operators, and at the discretion of the BEP operator, the appearance of a member of APOC as his representative at any hearing within the Department pursuant to this Article.

3. The review, consideration and involvement in the program's decision making through membership on committees established by this Article.

4. By working with the BEP to establish training curricula and by serving as lecturers, faculty members, or in other roles at such training.

5. In addition, the BEP shall consult with APOC when advice and counsel may be of assistance to the program and Arizona's BEP operators.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-4-320

Adopted effective May 7, 1990 (Supp. 90-2).