Section 11-175-8 - Service area boards(a) A service area board shall seek public comment, review, advise, and make recommendations to its respective service area center chief on the services of the center and the board's function shall not include any clinical, administrative, or supervisory functions of the center.(b) A service area board shall: (1) Serve as a communication link to and from consumers and residents of the service area by providing liaison with residents, community leaders, and organized groups to comment and advise on unmet needs and problems;(2) Bring to the attention of the service area center chief and the state council through its council representative, issues which appear to have an impact upon or may be of concern to two or more service areas;(3) Review the service area center's program of services, statistics, and other available nonconfidential information to assure that services are responsive to the needs of service area consumers and residents;(4) Review general policies and procedures and make recommendations regarding the delivery of services to assure accessibility, availability, and acceptability of services;(5) Participate and make recommendations in the development and updating of the service area plan and budget;(6) Assist the center in providing information to the community about services available through the center;(7) Perform such other functions as agreed upon by the service area board and service area center chief; and(8) Meet at least quarterly and conduct all board meetings in accordance with chapter 92, HRS, and submit recommendations to the service area center chief quarterly.(c) The service area board shall accept all written testimony. Oral testimony on agenda items by other than an appointed member of the service area board may be limited to not less than three minutes per person for each agenda item..(d) When the service area center's actions are at variance with the service area board's written recommendations concerning the plans and budget, the center chief shall submit a written explanation not later than thirty days after receipt of the recommendations.(e) The service area center shall provide orientation and training, technical assistance, and stenographic support to assist the board in the performance of its functions. The department shall provide copies of available statutes, administrative rules and policies and procedures to the board.[Eff. 12/19/86; am and comp DEC 30 1988; Comp OCT 19 2007] (Auth: HRS § 334-9) (Imp: HRS §§ 334-2, 334-3, 334-11)