SECTION 559.17. Change of Staff

(a) A new facility director must submit qualifying documentation (see §98.62 of this title (relating to Program Requirements)) for approval to the DADS Regulatory Services Regional Office within 30 days before or after the change. If the facility director leaves, a new facility director must be in place within 30 days after such vacancy.

(b) A new facility activities director must submit qualifying documentation (see §98.62 of this title) for approval within 30 days before or after the change. A new facility activities director must be in place within 30 days after such vacancy.

(c) If the facility does not have a director or activities director within 30 days after vacancy, the facility must submit a letter to the DADS Regulatory Services Regional Office requesting an extension. The DADS Regulatory Services Regional Office will notify the facility in writing of the length of extension.

Source Note: The provisions of this §559.17 adopted to be effective January 1, 1995, 19 TexReg 9531; amended to be effective May 1, 1999, 24 TexReg 3100; amended to be effective April 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 1749; transferred effective January 15, 2021, as published in the Texas Register December 18, 2020, 45 TexReg 9249