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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of
 Chapter 388-865. Community mental health and involuntary treatment programs.

  Section 388-865-0248. Behavioral health organizations—Governing body responsible for oversight.  

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  • The behavioral health organization (BHO) must establish a governing body responsible for oversight of the BHO. The governing body must:
    (1) Be free from conflict of interest and all appearance of conflict of interest between personal, professional and fiduciary interests of a governing body member and the best interests of the BHO and the individuals it serves.
    (2) Have rules about:
    (a) When a conflict of interest becomes evident;
    (b) Not voting or joining a discussion when a conflict of interest is present; and
    (c) When the governing body can assign the matter to others, such as staff members or advisory bodies.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.02.290, 70.02.340, 70.96A.040(4), 71.05.560, 71.24.035 (5)(c), 71.34.380, and 2014 c 225. WSR 16-13-087, § 388-865-0248, filed 6/15/16, effective 7/16/16.]
RCW 70.02.290, 70.02.340, 70.96A.040(4), 71.05.560, 71.24.035 (5)(c), 71.34.380, and 2014 c 225. WSR 16-13-087, § 388-865-0248, filed 6/15/16, effective 7/16/16.