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2010 Maine Code
TITLE 34-B: MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. K, @7 (rpr))
Chapter 5: MENTAL RETARDATION
34-B §5608. Government

Universal Citation:
34-B ME Rev Stat § 5608 (2010 through 124th Legis)
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Subchapter 4: RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION OR AUTISM HEADING: PL 1993, C. 326, §1 (RPR)

§5608. Government

Upon request of a person receiving services, the chief administrative officer of a residential facility shall initiate and develop a program of government to hear the views and represent the interests of all persons receiving services at the facility. [1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD).]

1. Composition. The government of the persons receiving services must be composed of residents elected by other residents and staff advisors skilled in the administration of community organizations.

[ 1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD) .]

2. Duties. The government of the persons receiving services shall work closely with the division and the Office of Advocacy to promote the interests and welfare of all residents in the facility.

[ 1993, c. 410, Pt. CCC, §42 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). 1993, c. 326, §12 (AMD). 1993, c. 410, §CCC42 (AMD).

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