Governance

(A) The Licensed or Approved Provider shall have a governing body which shall include members representative of the communities served. The Licensed or Approved Provider shall maintain updated articles of organization and by-laws, partnership, agreement or trust instrument, as appropriate. The documents shall specify the organizational structure of the governing body, and the methods of selecting its members. In addition, the Licensed or Approved Provider shall maintain updated lists of the names and addresses of the members of the governing body as well as minutes of all meetings of the governing body and its members. (B) If the Licensed or Approved Provider's governing body is located outside of Massachusetts, the governing body shall establish an advisory board in Massachusetts comprised of Massachusetts residents representative of the community served. (C) The Licensed or Approved Provider shall maintain, and make available to any employee, patient, or resident an organizational chart and written policy that describe the organizational structure including lines of authority, responsibility, communication, and staff assignment.