Section 346-36-5 - General1.Joint Rule. This rule is a joint rule with the Department. Reference is made to Chapter 20 of the Department's Office of Behavioral Health rules, Housing First Program Administrative Responsibility Rule, 14-118 C.M.R. Ch. 20.2.Other Laws. If this rule conflicts with any provision of applicable federal or state law, such federal or state law will control.3.Waivers. A. Upon determination for good cause, the Commissioner of the Department may, subject to statutory limitations, waive any requirement of the rule within the scope of responsibility of the Department under this rule. Each waiver must be in writing and supported by documentation of the pertinent facts and grounds for the waiver. The Department may not waive any requirement of the rule within the scope of responsibility of MaineHousing under any circumstances. The Department may only waive any requirement involving a joint responsibility under the rule with the prior written approval of MaineHousing.B. Upon determination for good cause, the Director of MaineHousing may, subject to statutory limitations, waive any requirement of the rule within the scope of responsibility of MaineHousing under this rule. Each waiver must be in writing and supported by documentation of the pertinent facts and grounds for the waiver. MaineHousing may not waive any requirement of the rule within the scope of responsibility of the Department under any circumstances. MaineHousing may only waive any requirement involving a joint responsibility under the rule with the prior written approval of the Department.4.Context. The headings and captions in this rule are for convenience only and do not affect the meaning, construction, or effect of the provisions of this Agreement. The singular form of any word used or defined herein shall include the plural.99-346 C.M.R. ch. 36, § 5