§ 48-2211 — Health services survey report; hearings; approval

A. When the health services survey report is filed, the board of directors may reject such report and direct that a new report be prepared or that changes be made. If the report complies with the provisions of section 48-2210 and is satisfactory to the board, the board of directors shall hold a hearing on any objections to the report or to the performance of the proposed work. Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication five times in a daily or twice in a weekly newspaper of general circulation in the health service district.

B. The department shall be notified by the board of directors of the date of the hearing within five days after the date is set and at least ten days prior to the hearing date. The department shall be represented at the hearing and shall advise the board.

C. At the conclusion of the hearing the board of directors shall order the report to be changed, or shall approve it as made. If changes are ordered, further hearings shall be held thereon until the board of directors approves the report. Upon approval by the board of directors, the report or a summary thereof shall be published for distribution to the public.