# COMAR 14.31.01.05: COMAR 14.31.01.05. LCC Policies and Procedures

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_01_05

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 14.31.01.05
- **Heading:** COMAR 14.31.01.05. LCC Policies and Procedures
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES / Subtitle 31 OFFICE FOR CHILDREN / Chapter 01 Local Care Teams and State Coordinating Council / COMAR 14.31.01.05

## Text

A. Each LCT shall develop policies and procedures to govern the:
(1) Conduct of regular meetings of the LCT; and
(2) Discussion of any requests for assistance by member agencies of individual children with intensive needs, including procedures for:
(a) Timely discussion of all requests for assistance;
(b) Expedited discussion of any request for assistance designated as an emergency matter by the referring agency; and
(c) Assurances of parental participation, or documentation of the LCT’s diligent efforts to assure parental participation, in the discussion of a child’s care.
B. The LCT shall meet a minimum of four times per calendar year for the purposes stated in Human Services Article, §8-407, Annotated Code of Maryland .
C. The Executive Director of the Governor’s Office for Children may grant waivers to the number of meetings required under §B of this regulation if:
(1) The LCT requests a waiver in writing prior to January 1 of the applicable calendar year;
(2) The LCT explains the reason for the waiver request;
(3) The request does not violate any applicable statute, law, regulation, ordinance, or bylaw; and
(4) The request is reasonable under the circumstances.
D. Waivers under this chapter may be granted for a 1-year period, are renewable, and are subject to reconsideration at any time.
E. The denial of a waiver may not be appealed.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 14.31.01.01 COMAR 14.31.01.01. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_01_01.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.01.02 COMAR 14.31.01.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_01_02.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.01.03 COMAR 14.31.01.03. Membership and Organization of the SCC and the LCT](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_01_03.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.01.04 COMAR 14.31.01.04. Role and Responsibilities of the SCC](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_01_04.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.01.05 COMAR 14.31.01.05. LCC Policies and Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_01_05.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.01.06 COMAR 14.31.01.06. Notification of Out-of-State Placement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_01_06.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.01.07 COMAR 14.31.01.07. Parental Participation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_01_07.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.01.08 COMAR 14.31.01.08. SCC Coordination of Monitoring of Out-of-State Residential Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_01_08.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.01.09 COMAR 14.31.01.09. Amendments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_01_09.md)

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