Section 33-03-26-02 - Qualifications The entity selected as the private nonprofit patient-oriented organization incorporated in North Dakota for administration of grants from the organ transplant support fund must be selected based upon the following:
1. Whether the organization meets the requirements of section 1 of 1991 house bill no. 1499. If the requirements of this subsection are not met, the organization may not be selected. 2. Whether the organization has a volunteer board of directors which has membersrepresenting transplant centers, medical social workers, transplant recipients, medical personnel, accountants, and attorneys. 3. Whether the organization is structured to allow for expeditious decisions. 4. Whether the organization is structured to avoid or minimize administrative costs so they do not exceed ten percent of available grant moneys. 5. Whether the organization's bylaws or structure provide that no part of the fund may be used for the benefit of the directors; and provide a mechanism to assure board members who may have a conflict are not able to vote or influence the board's decision on the matter on which a conflict exists. 6. Whether the organization has a demonstrated ability to raise funds from other sources. 7. Whether the organization has corporate goals which focus on patient needs associated with transplants. 8. The length of time the organization has been in existence. N.D. Admin Code 33-03-26-02
Effective December 1, 1991.General Authority: NDCC 23-01-05.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-01-05.1