10A ncac 63c .0102      RESPONSIBILITY

(a)  The Division shall assure that:

(1)           each operator is provided access to all program and financial data of the Division relevant to the operation of the Business Enterprises Program, including quarterly and annual financial reports, to the extent that such disclosure does not violate applicable federal and state laws pertaining to the disclosure of confidential information;

(2)           insofar as practicable such data shall be made available on tape, disk, large print, and Braille; and

(3)           at the request of an operator, the Division will arrange a convenient time to assist in the interpretation of such data.

(b)  The Division shall furnish to each operator copies of documents relevant to the operation of the Business Enterprises facility, including the rules, regulations and program manuals, a written description of the arrangements for providing services, and the agreement and permit covering the operation of the Business Enterprises facility, and shall, upon request, explain these documents to each operator. Documents shall be made available in the requested accessible format.

(c)  The Division shall supervise and manage each Business Enterprises facility in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the Business Enterprises Program.

(d)  The Division shall assist the Elected Committee of Blind Vendors in planning meetings and instructional conferences upon request.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 111‑27; 143B‑157; 34 C.F.R. 395; 20 U.S.C. Sec. 107;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. November 16, 1977;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002; October 1, 1978;

Readopted Eff. October 1, 2018.