Section 17-893-10 - Organization(a) The purpose and function of the organization shall be stated in writing and shall be available to the department, to the children and families served, and to all other interested persons. This written information shall include: (1) The services the organization provides to the children and families of the children who are requesting, or are in, foster home placement;(2) The eligibility requirements of the children to be served by the organization; and(3) The geographical area of service.(b) The organization shall have a board of at least three members, composed of persons representative of the community served by the organization, even when the organization is an individual, which shall meet at least quarterly.(c) The organization shall have by-laws defining policies and procedures relating to board structure and organization, even when the organization is an individual, and the board shall' direct the organization in carrying out the organization's purposes.(d) The organization shall comply with all existing applicable laws of Hawaii.(e) All employees of the organization shall be persons of good character, good health, emotional stability, and sufficient ability and education to carry out the duties assigned to them. (1) Applicants and employees shall not have a criminal history record, employment history, or background which poses a risk to children in care. (A) Conviction of a crime involving violence, alcohol or drug abuse, sex offense, offense involving children, and any other conviction, the circumstances of which indicate that the applicant or employee may pose a danger to children, are grounds for denial or revocation of a license or a reason to request termination of an employee under section 17-893-4(c).(B) Type of criminal offense, when it occurred and evidence of rehabilitation may be considered in determining whether the criminal history record poses a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of children in care.(C) An employment history indicating violence, alcohol or drug abuse, and any other violation of employer rule or policy, the circumstances of which indicate that the applicant or employee may pose a danger to children, may be grounds for denial or revocation of a license or a reason to request termination of an employee under section 17-893-4(c).(D) Background which shows that the individual has been identified as and substantiated to be the perpetrator of child abuse or neglect may be a basis for denial or revocation of a license or a reason to reguest termination of an employee under section 17-893-4(c).(f) The responsibility for the administration of the various services of the organization and the assignments of each member of the staff shall be in writing.(g) The organization shall have a written statement of personnel policies, job classification, and salary schedule.(h) The organization shall keep correspondence, records, a bookkeeping system, and files current and in good order and shall have a sound plan of financing which gives assurance of sufficient funds to enable the organization to carry out its defined purposes and to provide proper care to children.(i) Statistical information regarding children in foster care shall be submitted monthly to the department on forms provided by the department.[Eff 7/19/82; am 9/30/85; am and comp 7/30/92] (Auth: HRS § 346-17) (Imp: HRS § 346-17; Act 209, SLH 1985; Public Law 98-473, 50 Fed. Reg. 2089)