Local ombudsman entity; designation; term; dedesignation; notice
Authority: IC 12-9.1-2-3 ; IC 12-10-13-17
Affected: IC 12-10-13-4.5 ; IC 12-10-13-13
Sec. 5. (a) The state ombudsman may designate local ombudsman entities to carry out the duties specified in section 6 of this rule. The state ombudsman shall consult with the division in the selection of a local ombudsman entity.
(b)An entity applying for designation must:#
(b) An entity applying for designation must: (1) be a public or private nonprofit entity; (2) have demonstrated capability to carry out duties of the ombudsman program, such as experience in advocating for the individual and collective rights of vulnerable individuals; and (3) be free of conflicts of interest as required by this rule.
(c)An entity shall be designated for a period not to…#
(c) An entity shall be designated for a period not to exceed two (2) years.