§ 58-64-40. Right to organization. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 58‑64‑40.  Rightto organization.

(a)        A resident livingin a facility operated by a provider licensed under this Article has the rightof self‑organization, the right to be represented by an individual of theresident's own choosing, and the right to engage in concerted activities tokeep informed on the operation of the facility in which the resident resides orfor other mutual aid or protection.

(b)        The board ofdirectors or other governing body of a provider or its designatedrepresentative shall hold semiannual meetings with the residents of eachfacility operated by the provider for free discussions of subjects including,but not limited to, income, expenditures, and financial trends and problems asthey apply to the facility and discussions of proposed changes in policies,programs, and services. Upon request of the most representative residents'organization, a member of the governing body of the provider, such as a boardmember, a general partner, or a principal owner shall attend such meetings. Residentsshall be entitled to at least seven days advance notice of each meeting. Anagenda and any materials that will be distributed by the governing body at themeetings shall remain available upon request to residents. (1989, c. 758, s. 1; 1999‑132,s. 2.4; 2001‑223, s. 22.3; 2003‑193, s. 9.)