A. There is created the 'adolescent treatment hospital governing board' consisting of five members appointed by the secretary. The members shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary and shall be familiar with the treatment and care of violent adolescents who are mentally disordered. B. The board shall advise the secretary on professional practices, community concerns and policies and procedures related to the treatment of adolescents admitted to the adolescent treatment hospital. C. The board, in consultation with the secretary, shall make and adopt such reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary or convenient to carry out its duties and to administer the provisions of the Adolescent Treatment Hospital Act. History: Laws 1992, ch. 60, § 5.
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