Section 150. Governing body

A. Each abortion facility shall have a governing body responsible for the management and control of the operation of the abortion facility.

B. There shall be disclosure of abortion facility ownership. Ownership interest shall be reported to the OLC and in the case of corporations, all individuals or entities holding 5.0% or more of total ownership shall be identified by name and address. The OLC shall be notified of any changes in ownership.

C. The governing body shall provide facilities, personnel, and other resources necessary to meet patient and program needs.

D. The governing body shall have a formal organizational plan with written bylaws. These shall clearly set forth organization, duties and responsibilities, accountability, and relationships of professional staff and other personnel. The bylaws shall identify the person or organizational body responsible for formulating policies.

E. The bylaws shall include at a minimum the following:

1. A statement of purpose;

2. Description of the functions and duties of the governing body or other legal authority;

3. A statement of authority and responsibility delegated to the administrator and to the clinical staff;

4. Provision for selection and appointment of clinical staff and granting of clinical privileges; and

5. Provision of guidelines for relationships among the governing body, the administrator, and the clinical staff.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 29, Issue 19, eff. June 20, 2013.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia.