State Codes and Statutes

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Title 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES HEADING: PL 1995, C. 560, PT. K, §7 (RPR); 2001, C. 354, §3 (AMD)

Chapter 5: MENTAL RETARDATION

Subchapter 4: RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION OR AUTISM HEADING: PL 1993, C. 326, §1 (RPR)

§5608. Government

Upon request of a person receiving services, the chief administrative officer of a residential facility shall initiate and develop a program of government to hear the views and represent the interests of all persons receiving services at the facility. [1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD).]

1. Composition. The government of the persons receiving services must be composed of residents elected by other residents and staff advisors skilled in the administration of community organizations.

[ 1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD) .]

2. Duties. The government of the persons receiving services shall work closely with the division and the Office of Advocacy to promote the interests and welfare of all residents in the facility.

[ 1993, c. 410, Pt. CCC, §42 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). 1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD). 1993, c. 410, §CCC42 (AMD).

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Maine > Title34b > Title34-Bch5sec0 > Title34-Bsec5608

Title 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES HEADING: PL 1995, C. 560, PT. K, §7 (RPR); 2001, C. 354, §3 (AMD)

Chapter 5: MENTAL RETARDATION

Subchapter 4: RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION OR AUTISM HEADING: PL 1993, C. 326, §1 (RPR)

§5608. Government

Upon request of a person receiving services, the chief administrative officer of a residential facility shall initiate and develop a program of government to hear the views and represent the interests of all persons receiving services at the facility. [1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD).]

1. Composition. The government of the persons receiving services must be composed of residents elected by other residents and staff advisors skilled in the administration of community organizations.

[ 1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD) .]

2. Duties. The government of the persons receiving services shall work closely with the division and the Office of Advocacy to promote the interests and welfare of all residents in the facility.

[ 1993, c. 410, Pt. CCC, §42 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). 1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD). 1993, c. 410, §CCC42 (AMD).


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Maine > Title34b > Title34-Bch5sec0 > Title34-Bsec5608

Title 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES HEADING: PL 1995, C. 560, PT. K, §7 (RPR); 2001, C. 354, §3 (AMD)

Chapter 5: MENTAL RETARDATION

Subchapter 4: RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION OR AUTISM HEADING: PL 1993, C. 326, §1 (RPR)

§5608. Government

Upon request of a person receiving services, the chief administrative officer of a residential facility shall initiate and develop a program of government to hear the views and represent the interests of all persons receiving services at the facility. [1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD).]

1. Composition. The government of the persons receiving services must be composed of residents elected by other residents and staff advisors skilled in the administration of community organizations.

[ 1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD) .]

2. Duties. The government of the persons receiving services shall work closely with the division and the Office of Advocacy to promote the interests and welfare of all residents in the facility.

[ 1993, c. 410, Pt. CCC, §42 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). 1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD). 1993, c. 410, §CCC42 (AMD).