§ 37-2-6.3. Public Body; Lawsuits; Debts, Obligations, and Liabilities
A community service board is a public body as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 37-2-11.1. A community service board has the power to bring an action in its own name and, to the extent otherwise authorized by law and to the extent not immune from suit, may be sued in […]
§ 37-2-36. Investigations
The ombudsman on his or her initiative or in response to complaints made by or on behalf of consumers may conduct investigations in matters within his or her powers and duties as provided by this article. The ombudsman shall have the authority to enter any facility, premises, or property where disability services are provided. Upon […]
§ 37-2-6.4. Reconstituting or Converting of Organizational Structure; Formation of New Community Service Board
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a community service board may reconstitute or convert its organizational structure in the following ways: With the approval of the governing board of the community service board and the approval of the county governing authorities of the counties served by the community service board, the community service board […]
§ 37-2-37. Investigation Report; Referrals to Division and Other Appropriate Agencies
Following an investigation, the ombudsman shall report his or her opinions or recommendations to the following, as applicable: the consumer, parent of a minor consumer, guardian of the consumer, health care agent of the consumer, estate representative, services provider, and the division and shall attempt to resolve the complaint using, whenever possible, informal techniques of […]
§ 37-2-6.5. Cessation of Operations by Community Service Board; Notification; Continuation of Operations by Successor Board, County Board of Health, or Outside Manager
By joint action of the membership of a community service board created pursuant to Code Section 37-2-6 and the governing authority of each county within the community service board area, such community service board may cease operations; provided, however, that such community service board shall notify the commissioner at least 90 days in advance of […]
§ 37-2-38. Confidentiality; Disclosure of Information
The identity of any complainant or individual providing information on behalf of the consumer or complainant relevant to the investigation of a complaint shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed without the express written permission of such person, unless such disclosure is necessary for the department or services provider to protect the safety, well-being, […]
§ 37-2-7. Formulation and Publication of State Plan for Disability Services
The department shall formulate and publish in print or electronically biennially a state plan for disability services which shall take into account the disability services plans submitted by the regional offices as required by Code Section 37-2-5.2. The state disability services plan shall be comprehensive and shall include public and private institutional and community services […]
§ 37-2-39. Notice of Complaint Procedure
The ombudsman shall prepare and distribute to each services provider in the state a written notice describing the procedure to follow in making a complaint, including the address and telephone number of the office and the ombudsman. The administrator or person in charge of such services provider shall give the written notice required by this […]
§ 37-2-9. Coordination of Disability Services With Related Activities of Other Agencies and Organizations
To the maximum extent possible, disability services provided by the department and the regional offices, hospitals, community service boards, and other public and private providers shall be coordinated with related activities of the department and judicial, correctional, educational, social, and other health service agencies and organizations, both private and public. History. Code 1933, § 88-609, […]
§ 37-2-9.1. Compliance by Regional Planning Boards and Community Service Boards With Laws as to Open Meetings and Inspection of Records; Advisory Boards
Each regional planning board and community service board shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50, relating to open and public meetings, and Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records, except where records or proceedings are expressly made confidential pursuant to other provisions of law. […]