Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 290 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 290-1 - ADMINISTRATION
Subject 290-1-10 - RULES FOR POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR THE CARE OF A CHILD
Rule 290-1-10-.07 - Maintenance of Records

(a) Each nonprofit entity or faith-based organization that is not licensed by the Department but is providing services pursuant to O.C.G.A. Secs. 19-9-120et seq., shall maintain records and submit annual reports to the Department in accordance with Rule 290-1-10-.05.

(b) Each child-placing agency, nonprofit entity or faith-based organization that assists with the execution of a power of attorney under O.C.G.A. Secs. 19-9-120et seq., shall maintain a record of all powers of attorney executed by agents approved by such agency, entity or organization for at least five years after the expiration of such powers of attorney.

(c) Each child-placing agency, nonprofit entity or faith-based organization that receives a revocation of a power of attorney or a resignation by an agent under O.C.G.A. Secs. 19-9-120et seq., shall maintain a record of the revocation of power of attorney and/or resignation of the agent for at least five years after the expiration of such power of attorney and shall notify schools, health care providers, and others known to the agent to have relied upon such power of attorney within 48 hours of receiving such notification.

(d) Records of powers of attorney shall be kept confidential.

(e) Records of powers of attorney shall be kept current and accessible to the Department and any local, state, or federal authority that is conducting an investigation involving the agent or the individual who executed such power of attorney in accordance with O.C.G..A. Sec. 19-9-129.