Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-7-.16 - Application for License

(1) Application for licensure of an Outdoor Child Caring Program shall be made on forms provided by the Department. The application shall be verified by both the Executive Director and Chairman of the Governing Body.

(2) The following material shall be filed with the application:

(a) Certified copy of the current Articles of Incorporation (if incorporated).

(b) Certified copy of the current Bylaws (if applicable).

(c) A list of the name and address of the current members of the Governing Body and a notarized letter of acceptance from each.

(d) A list of the professional staff including their education and experience.

(e) Plan for financing including an itemized annual budget, base for any schedule of fees, letter from C.P.A. stating that the bookkeeping system will be set up so that an audit can be made at the end of each fiscal year.

(f) Copy of personnel policies and practices.

(g) Outline of the Outdoor Child Caring Program's proposed program.

(h) Copy of admission policies and procedures.

(i) Documentation of need:

(I) Written communications from community leaders in the field of child welfare indicating a need for the services proposed by the applicant; or

(II) Recent research data establishing a need for the services being proposed; or

(III) Evidence that the services will be used by referral sources.

(j) Manual of operating procedures as referred to in Section 290-2-7-.03.

(k) Written disclosure concerning the status of all applications previously made (whether granted, denied, or pending) and licenses previously obtained (whether currently in force, revoked or suspended) for outdoor camping activities in other jurisdictions by agencies in common control with or under common control of the applicant Agency or Outdoor Child Caring Program or with which the applicant Agency or Outdoor Child Caring Program intends to cooperate in the care and service of children. The aforementioned requirement of disclosure will also apply to all applications and licenses for agencies with whom the Administrator or individual board members of the applicant Agency or Outdoor Child Caring Program are affiliated in any capacity. The purpose of this provision is to disclose to the Department full and complete information concerning the prior and continuing efforts of the applicant Agency or Outdoor Child Caring Program, its Executive Director and individual members of the governing body in child care activities in other jurisdictions.

(3) False or Misleading Information. The application for a license including the application for a criminal history background check must be truthfully and fully completed. In the event that the department has reason to believe that any required application has not been completed truthfully, the department may require additional verification of the facts alleged. The department may refuse to issue a license where false statements have been made in connection with the application or any other documents required by the department.

(4) A license to operate an Outdoor Child Caring Program is not transferable. A new application shall be filed when there is a substantial change in membership (50%) of the governing body.

(5) The Department shall consider each application filed and in its discretion, either deny said application, suspend consideration of said application until additional requested information is received, or issue a temporary license, based on a determination that the Outdoor Child Caring Program has made adequate provision to meet these Rules. An Outdoor Child Caring Program's initial license shall be a temporary license, valid for a specified period not to exceed one year.

(6) If the department finds that any outdoor child caring program applicant does not meet rules and regulations prescribed by the department but is attempting to meet such rules and regulations, the department may, in its discretion, issue a temporary license or commission to such outdoor child caring program, but such temporary license or commission shall not be issued for more than a one-year period.

(a) Upon presentation of satisfactory evidence that such institution is making progress toward meeting prescribed rules and regulations of the department, the department may, in its discretion, reissue such temporary license or commission for one additional period not to exceed one year.

(b) As an alternative to a temporary license or commission, the department, in its discretion, may issue a restricted license or commission which states the restrictions on its face.

(c) Upon consideration of an application for renewal of the initial temporary license granted to an Outdoor Child Caring Program the Department may, in its sole discretion, based on the Outdoor Child Caring Program's performance during the initial licensing period, either deny said renewal, issue a full one-year license, or issue an additional temporary license for a specified period not to exceed six months.

(7) An application for renewal of license shall be made no later than 60 days prior to the expiration of a Outdoor Child Caring Program's current license on forms provided by the Department. The application for renewal shall be verified by both the Administrator and Chairman of the Governing Body and shall certify, unless noted otherwise therein, that all of these Rules have been and continue to be complied with and that all information previously filed with the Department is true and correct. All changes in membership of the Governing Body and personnel since the date of last application (whether for initial license or renewal) shall be fully documented, as to names, dates and circumstances.

(8) If an application for licensure is denied, or a license revoked, an application for a new license may not be filed within one year of such denial or revocation.

(9) Information required for relicensing shall be submitted on forms provided by the Department.

(10) The license shall be posted at some point near the entrance or part of the office that is open to view by the public.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-7-.16

O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2-4, 49-5-3, 49-5-12.

Original Rule entitled "Variances and Waivers" adopted. F. Nov. 8, 1984; eff. Dec. 10, 1984, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Application for License" adopted. F. Aug. 21, 2006; eff. Sept. 10, 2006. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 5, 2007; eff. June 25, 2007. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Jan. 23, 2008; eff. Feb. 12, 2008.