Rule 31-9-1.17 - Administration1. Organization a. The facility shall be administered by: ii. A private entity with a governing board which is legally responsible for the operation, policies, finances and general management of the facility. The director shall not be a voting member of the governing board.
b. If the sponsor is a private corporation, it shall be a corporation qualified in the state of Mississippi and shall operate in accordance with an established constitution and by-laws. A copy of the articles of incorporation and by-laws shall be furnished to Unit. It shall include a nondiscrimination statement which complies with state and federal civil rights laws.2. Administrative policies. a. Each facility shall have written plans and policies of organization and administration clearly defining legal responsibility, administrative authority and responsibility for comprehensive services, including an organizational chart as approved by the governing body. b. Facility personnel and administrative policies shall be distributed to staff members.Miss. Code Ann. §§ 43-21-901 to 43-21-915 (Rev. 2016).