Sec. 534.006. TRAINING. (a) The executive commissioner by rule shall establish:
(1) an annual training program for members of a board of trustees administered by the professional staff of that community center, including the center's legal counsel; and
(2) an advisory committee to develop training guidelines that includes representatives of advocates for persons with mental illness or an intellectual disability and representatives of boards of trustees.
(b) Before a member of a board of trustees may assume office, the member shall attend at least one training session administered by that center's professional staff to receive information relating to:
(1) the enabling legislation that created the community center;
(2) the programs the community center operates;
(3) the community center's budget for that program year;
(4) the results of the most recent formal audit of the community center;
(5) the requirements of Chapter 551, Government Code, and Chapter 552, Government Code;
(6) the requirements of conflict of interest laws and other laws relating to public officials; and
(7) any ethics policies adopted by the community center.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 6.13, eff. Aug. 30, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(82), (88), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1336, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle A - Services for Persons With Mental Illness or an Intellectual Disability
Chapter 534 - Community Services
Subchapter A. Community Centers
Section 534.001. Establishment
Section 534.0015. Purpose and Policy
Section 534.002. Board of Trustees for Center Established by One Local Agency
Section 534.003. Board of Trustees for Center Established by at Least Two Local Agencies
Section 534.004. Procedures Relating to Board of Trustees Membership
Section 534.005. Terms; Vacancies
Section 534.0065. Qualifications; Conflict of Interest; Removal
Section 534.007. Prohibited Activities by Former Officers or Employees; Offense
Section 534.008. Administration by Board
Section 534.010. Executive Director
Section 534.012. Advisory Committees
Section 534.013. Cooperation of Departments
Section 534.014. Budget; Request for Funds
Section 534.015. Provision of Services
Section 534.0155. For Whom Services May Be Provided
Section 534.016. Screening and Continuing Care Services
Section 534.017. Fees for Services
Section 534.0175. Trust Exemption
Section 534.018. Gifts and Grants
Section 534.019. Contribution by Local Agency
Section 534.020. Acquisition and Construction of Property and Facilities by Community Center
Section 534.021. Approval and Notification Requirements
Section 534.022. Financing of Property and Improvements
Section 534.023. Sale of Real Property Acquired Solely Through Private Gift or Grant
Section 534.031. Surplus Personal Property
Section 534.033. Limitation on Department Control and Review
Section 534.035. Review, Audit, and Appeal Procedures
Section 534.036. Financial Audit
Section 534.037. Program Audit
Section 534.038. Appointment of Manager or Management Team