Board of admissions - Composition, duties

1. The board of admissions shall consist of administration, social services, nursing, and an individual from a certified medical field. 2. Board of admissions members will make their decision on the merits of the submitted applications. 3. Each board member, or the administrator's designee in the administrator's absence, with the exception of the administrator, shall have one vote to accept or reject the application. If a tie vote occurs, or an application is disapproved, the administrator, or designee in the administrator's absence, shall call a meeting of the board and the reasons for denial shall be reviewed. The administrator or designee shall vote to break the tie, request additional information if sufficient information is not available to make a decision, or write a letter of denial to the applicant. 4. Processing of an application shall be completed within ten working days of receipt; provided the application is completed properly, and sufficient medical and financial information is available to make a determination.