Mo. Code Regs. tit. 15 § 30-70.020
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 15 CSR 30-70.020 - Application Assistant Training, Registration, and RenewalPURPOSE: This rule is being amended to update its contents to align with statutory changes to the Safe at Home laws in 2018.
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.
(1) All application assistants shall be trained and registered by the secretary in order to participate in the program.(2) The application assistant may only be registered when the prospective application assistant- (A) Is an employee or volunteer with a qualified agency and can confirm to the secretary relevant qualifications to work with victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, or other crimes;(B) Successfully completes a program orientation and training session sponsored by the secretary;(C) Completes an application assistant agreement form provided by the secretary. The application assistant agreement form, 2018, incorporated herein by reference, is published by the Missouri Secretary of State, PO Box 1767, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1767. This form does not include any amendments or additions. The form is available at the secretary of state's office or may be obtained by email to safeathome@sos.mo.gov or by mailing a written request to Safe at Home, PO Box 1409, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1409;(D) Agrees to adhere to the policies, procedures and directions provided by the program manager for rendering assistance to program applicants;(E) Agrees to adhere to the instructions and terms provided in the application assistant agreement including the obligation to notify the secretary of any change of employment; and(F) Registers with the secretary as a voter registration solicitor on a form provided by the secretary, if the prospective application assistant would otherwise be required to register as a voter registration solicitor under section 115.205 RSMo Supp. 2007.(3) Application assistant registration shall be valid for two (2) years, unless terminated sooner as provided in these rules.(4) The application assistant shall agree not to discriminate against any client, or potential program participant pursuant to Missouri law.(5) The application assistant performing under this contract is not deemed to be an employee of the secretary or an agent of the secretary in any manner whatsoever. The application assistant will not hold oneself out as, nor claim to be an officer or employee of the secretary or of the state of Missouri simply by holding the title of program application assistant and will not make any claim, demand, or application to or for any right or privilege applicable to an officer or employee of the secretary or of the state of Missouri.(6) An application assistant's registration may be terminated by the secretary for failing to abide by any requirement in this rule or for failing to act in accordance with requirements of the program. AUTHORITY: section 589.681, RSMo Supp. 2007.* Emergency rule filed Aug. 17, 2007, effective Aug. 28, 2007, expired Feb. 28, 2008. Original rule filed Aug. 17, 2007, effective Feb. 29, 2008. Amended by Missouri Register February 15, 2017/Volume 42, Number 04, effective 3/31/2017Amended by Missouri Register January 15, 2019/Volume 44, Number 2, effective 2/28/2019*Original authority: 589.681, RSMo 2007.