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.
(d)The state ombudsman may dedesignate a local ombudsman…#
(d) The state ombudsman may dedesignate a local ombudsman entity at any time, for cause, which may include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Failure to satisfactorily perform the duties of the entity as specified in section 6 of this rule. (2) Failure to report or correct a conflict of interest. (3) Violation of confidentiality provisions required under state or federal statutes or regulations, this rule, or office policy.