New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 41A - HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEES
Subchapter 4 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HRC
Section 10:41A-4.3 - General Committee functions
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:41A-4.3
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) The functions of an HRC shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. To advise the Administrator with regard to
issues concerning the human and civil rights of individuals, bringing to his or
her attention existing or potential infringements upon, or impediments to the
free exercise of individuals' rights including recommendations for
action;
2. To contribute to the
development of revision of policies and procedures directly relating to
individuals rights;
3. To review
alleged or suspected violations of the rights of individuals or groups of
individuals brought to the attention of the HRC and to recommend investigation
of violations, as deemed appropriate by the Committee;
4. To review behavior support plans which
employ the use of procedures not prohibited by law or rule that may prevent an
element of risk and/or restriction to an individual's rights; and
5. To review the proposed involvement of
individuals participating in research projects.
(b) The HRC shall have available to it all information that is necessary to perform its functions. The Committee shall have the right to observe programs and/or activities and conduct interviews in order to clarify a problem. Confidentiality of all information obtained shall be observed by the Committee members, pursuant to 30:4-24.3.
(c) The HRC shall have the right to request expert advice from outside the Committee, as the Committee deems appropriate.
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