Section 441.153.14. Realignment of decategorization project boundaries.

If a governance board votes to change the composition of counties participating in the project, the governance board shall send a letter to the department director that describes the nature of the proposed project realignment and is signed by each board member who supports the proposed realignment.

       153.14(1) If the realignment request involves the move of one or more counties from one decategorization project to another, the governance board of the project receiving the county or counties shall send a letter to the department director expressing support for the realignment.

       153.14(2) The department director shall review the request and within 30 days shall provide a written decision to the project governance boards involved.

        a.           In evaluating the request, the department director shall consider the reasons expressed for the proposed realignment and the community and budgetary impacts of the realignment.

        b.           The director may consult with governance board representatives and others before making a decision.