(1) The residential facility screening team is a standing committee.

(2) The residential facility screening team includes the following representatives who are appointed by the director of the department:

(a) a representative from the Montana developmental center;

(b) a representative from the developmental disabilities program;

(c) a representative from an adult services provider agency within the developmental disabilities service system; and

(d) a person representing consumer interests.

(3) The representative from the developmental disabilities program serves as chairperson of the team.

(4) The residential facility screening team, as necessary, obtains information and evaluations from the following persons:

(a) for review of recommitments to the Montana developmental center or to the eastmont human services center,

a QMRP; and

(b) for individuals residing in communities, a developmental disabilities professional.

(5) In a district court hearing for commitment, a member of the residential facility screening team may be required to testify with regard to a determination made by the residential facility screening team.

(6) A person serving on the residential facility screening team shall not participate in a determination where that person has a personal conflict. In such circumstances an alternate member is selected to serve.