§ 44-5-3. Staffing and training.

(a)

The owner(s) and/or operator(s) of a shelter shall maintain a minimum staffing ratio of one (1) staff member for every twenty (20) residents, or fraction thereof, during waking hours, and one (1) staff member for every thirty (30) residents, or fraction thereof, during sleeping hours.

(b)

The owner(s) and/or operator(s) of a shelter shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the following areas:

(1)

First-aid;

(2)

Fire and emergency procedures including the proper use of fire extinguishers;

(3)

Resident complaint and grievance procedures;

(4)

Special needs of the homeless;

(5)

Resident confidentiality requirements; and

(6)

The appropriate chains of authority or command within the shelter.

(c)

The owner(s) and/or operator(s) of a shelter shall not staff, with or without remuneration:

(1)

In any position which entails direct contact with residents, any person convicted of arson, murder or attempted murder, or any degree of criminal sexual conduct; or

(2)

In any position which entails direct contact with residents, any person convicted of any other crime involving assaultive or violent behavior for a period of ten (10) years from the date of conviction; or

(3)

ln any position which entails contact with minor residents, any person convicted in any state or other country of any crimes against children as described in the Michigan Penal Code, being MCL 750.135; MSA 28.330 through MCL 750.145c; MSA 28.342a.

To ensure compliance with these provisions, the owner(s) and/or operator(s) of a shelter shall require all such staff members to obtain a police clearance and to execute a sworn statement affirming that they do not have a criminal record involving the aforementioned offenses. Unless they receive actual knowledge which contradicts a clearance and/or sworn statement and fail to act upon the information, owners and/or operators of a shelter who are in possession of such clear- ance(s) and sworn statement(s) are deemed to be in compliance with this section.

(Ord. No. 23-94, § 1, 11-16-94; Ord. No. 7-95, § 1, 4-26-95)