An agency must maintain an office in Minnesota from which the activities carried out under the license issued by the commissioner are conducted.
An agency must allocate office space in such a way as to ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of records and provide privacy for interviews and conferences with clients and prospective clients.
A license holder or applicant must be organized according to a legal form of association or incorporation under Minnesota Statutes or the laws of another state. An agency incorporated under the laws of another state must have:
An agency must develop written policies governing situations with potential conflict of interest. It is a potential conflict of interest when a provider supervised by an agency is also a board member of the agency or when a board member is also an applicant to adopt. Agencies that provide foster care services must comply with part 9543.0130, subpart 4.
Minn. R. 9545.0785
Statutory Authority: MS s 245A.03; 317A.907