Sec. 555.054. ASSISTANT OMBUDSMEN  


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  • (a) The independent ombudsman shall:

    (1) hire assistant ombudsmen to perform, under the direction of the independent ombudsman, the same duties and exercise the same powers as the independent ombudsman; and

    (2) station an assistant ombudsman at each center.

    (b) The independent ombudsman may hire as assistant ombudsmen only individuals with at least five years of experience ensuring the quality of care and services provided to individuals with mental retardation.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 284 , Sec. 22, eff. June 11, 2009.