Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-06 - Tennessee Business Enterprises
Chapter 1240-06-12 - Committee of Blind Vendors
Section 1240-06-12-.02 - AGENCY'S RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE COMMITTEE

(1) The Agency shall prepare written financial reports and file them with the Committee on a quarterly and annual basis, identifying revenues received from all sources, expenses incurred, and changes in fund balances for the set-aside account and for the unassigned accounts for the period or periods covered by the reports.

(2) In order to insure the accuracy of the Ready-for-Employment List and to assist the Committee to fulfill its role of verifying seniority and certifications as part of the promotion process, the Agency shall provide to the Secretary and all other members of the Committee an updated list of all licensed managers with the pertinent information at the regularly scheduled quarterly meetings.

(3) If the Agency is considering a major administrative decision, written notice shall be provided to the Committee of the anticipated change at least twenty-one (21) days prior to participating with the Committee regarding the decision. Conversely, the Agency shall always welcome recommendations from the Committee relative to major administrative changes.

(4) After affording the Committee the time and opportunity for meaningful participation with the Agency, but when complete agreement is not achievable and a decision needs to be made, the Agency has the ultimate responsibility for the administration of the program. The Agency shall make the final determination and notify the Committee of its action in writing. This notification shall clearly state the basis for the decision and indicate the reasons for not adopting the recommendations of the Committee.