Head of household.

(1) General definition. The head of a household is the member of the applicant household designated by the household to represent the household in all matters pertaining to its eligibility for and receipt of food stamps. The head of household classification must not be used to impose special requirements on the household, such as requiring that the head of household, rather than another responsible member of the household, receive the ATP in his/her name or appear at the certification office to apply for benefits.

(2) Special definition. For purposes of compliance with food stamp employment and training programs and voluntary quit provisions, the head of household means a person as defined in section 387.13(i) of this Part.