SECTION 1.226. Relationship between a Private Organization and the Texas Department of Health

(a) The department may provide to a private organization covered by these sections:

(1) fundraising and solicitation assistance;

(2) staff services to coordinate activities;

(3) administrative and clerical services;

(4) office and meeting space;

(5) training; and

(6) other miscellaneous services as needed to further the duties and purposes of the organization in support of the department.

(b) The private organization may provide:

(1) postage;

(2) printing, including letterhead and newsletters;

(3) special event insurance;

(4) recognition of donors;

(5) bond and liability insurance for organization officers; and

(6) other miscellaneous services as needed to further the duties and purposes of the department.

(c) The private organization and the department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which contains specific provisions regarding:

(1) the relationship between the private organization and the department, and a mechanism for solving any conflicts or disputes;

(2) fundraising and solicitation;

(3) the use of all funds and other donations from fundraising or solicitation, less legitimate expenses as described in the MOU, for the benefit of the department;

(4) the maintenance by the private organization of receipts and documentation of all funds and other donations received, including furnishing such records to the department; and

(5) the furnishing to the department of any audit of the private organization by the Internal Revenue Service or a private firm.

Source Note: The provisions of this §1.226 adopted to be effective July 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 5169; amended to be effective February 6, 2003, 28 TexReg 951