Director: Vacancy in position; temporary operation without director; designation of acting director.

1. If the director of a foster care agency resigns or is terminated, the foster care agency must notify the licensing authority in writing not later than 5 business days after the resignation or termination occurs. 2. If a vacancy in the position of director occurs, the foster care agency must apply to the licensing authority for approval to operate the foster care agency temporarily without a director. If approval is given, the foster care agency may operate without a director for not more than 6 months unless an extension is granted by the licensing authority. 3. A foster care agency that applies for permission to operate temporarily without a director pursuant to subsection 2 shall: (a) Not later than 14 calendar days after the vacancy in the position of director is created, designate an acting director who meets the requirements of NAC 424.676 , unless the foster care agency receives approval from the licensing authority to designate an acting director who does not meet those requirements; (b) Notify the licensing authority within 1 business day after the designation of the acting director; (c) Require the acting director to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a director; (d) Ensure that the health, safety and well-being of any child who receives services from the foster care agency will not be adversely affected; and (e) Immediately begin to recruit a new director.