Code of Massachusetts Regulations
110 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Title 110 CMR 15.00 - Area Boards And Statewide Advisory Council
Section 15.11 - Area Plans
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Annually, the Area Director shall furnish to each area board member a copy of the draft annual area plan and a proposed budget for the following fiscal year. The draft area plan shall describe the resources which will be utilized to provide social services in the area, and each category of planned social services. The proposed budget shall specify the amount of funds which are to be allocated for each category of planned social services contained in the area plan.
(2) The area board shall review the draft area plan and budget and shall submit its recommendations in writing to the Area Director. Any sections which the board disapproves shall be accompanied with a proposed, revised section. The Area Director shall meet with the board to attempt to resolve any differences between the draft area plan and the board's recommendations. However, the decision of the Area Director shall be final.
(3) The board shall certify to the Area Director, the Regional Director and the Commissioner whether it has or has not approved the annual area plan.