Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.2550.90 Are there any restrictions on the activities of the members of State Commissions or Alternative Administrative Entities?

(1) They cannot assist the applying organization in preparing the grant application;

(2) They must recuse themselves from the discussions or decisions regarding the grant application and any other grant applications submitted to the Commission or AAE under the same program (e.g., subtitle B programs or subtitle C programs);  and

(3) They cannot participate in the oversight, evaluation, continuation, suspension or termination of the grant award.

(1) A Commission or AAE may randomly and in a non-discretionary manner select the number of refused members necessary to achieve a quorum;

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (b)(1) of this section, no Commission or AAE member may, under any circumstances, participate in any discussions or decisions regarding a grant application submitted by an organization with which he or she is or was affiliated according to the definitions in paragraph (a) of this section;  and

(3) If recused members are included so as to achieve quorum, the State Commission or AAE must document the event and report to the Corporation within 30 days of the vote.

(1) Discussion of, and hearings and forums on, the general duties, policies and operations of the Commission or AAE, or general program administration;  or

(2) Similar general matters relating to the Commission or AAE.