GroundRules
22VAC40-131-70: Conflict of interest
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 22. Social Services
- Agency 40. Department of Social Services
- Chapter 131. Standards for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies
- Part II. Organization and Administration
A. The governing board of the licensee shall not have a board member who is:
1. An applicant for adoption services; or
2. A recipient of adoption services until the final order of adoption is entered.
B. No biological parent of a child currently placed by the licensee shall serve as a member of the licensee's governing board.
C. No provider applicant shall serve as a member of the licensee's governing board.
D. A member of the licensee's governing board who is also a foster parent for the licensee shall not vote on issues related to foster care policy and procedure.
E. The licensee shall not provide foster care services to its child-placing agency staff members.
F. The licensee shall not accept an application for adoption from or provide adoption services to any of its staff or governing board members.
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