(1) The 2-1-1 system facilitator shall recommend 2-1-1 service providers to the Office of Emergency Management based on the following criteria:
(a) The ability of the proposed 2-1-1 service provider to meet the national 2-1-1 standards recommended by a nationally recognized corporation devoted to improving access to services through a mechanism of information and referral;
(b) The financial stability of the proposed 2-1-1 service provider;
(c) The community support for the proposed 2-1-1 service provider;
(d) The relationships of the proposed 2-1-1 service provider with other information and referral services; and
(e) Other criteria that the 2-1-1 system facilitator deems appropriate.
(2) The office shall approve 2-1-1 service providers based on the recommendations of the 2-1-1 system facilitator. Only a 2-1-1 service provider approved by the office may provide 2-1-1 services. [2005 c.526 §6]
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