Authorized representative is an individual who is:
(e) Authorized representative is an individual who is:
(1)chosen, through a written designation, by the head of a household, spouse or other responsible household member to represent the household in applying for and/or using the food stamp benefits; or#
(1) chosen, through a written designation, by the head of a household, spouse or other responsible household member to represent the household in applying for and/or using the food stamp benefits; or
(2)an employee designated by a publicly operated community mental health center or a private, nonprofit drug addiction or alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation facility, group living arrangement and/or shelter for battered women and children#
(2) an employee designated by a publicly operated community mental health center or a private, nonprofit drug addiction or alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation facility, group living arrangement and/or shelter for battered women and children who will represent households which reside at such centers in applying for and obtaining food stamps; or
(3)the only adult residing in the household available to be the authorized representative for the household children, even though classified as a nonhousehold member for purposes of the food stamp program.#
(3) the only adult residing in the household available to be the authorized representative for the household children, even though classified as a nonhousehold member for purposes of the food stamp program.