41-1961

41-1961. District offices; location;
representatives

A. The department shall establish at least six district offices, to be located in
and serve the various related geographical areas of the state. The districts shall have
common boundaries for all services provided by the department.

B. Each district office shall be staffed by a representative from each major
organizational service unit of the department. One of the representatives shall be
designated by the director to coordinate the district office.

C. Each district office shall be considered an operations unit of the department
and shall be responsible for the planning, programs, intra and interagency coordination
within the district area.

D. Each district office shall be created in addition to any local offices of the
department that may exist in the district area.