§ 11332 — Local Boards

(a) or a portion thereof, shall include a board member who is a member of an Indian tribe (as such term is defined in section 5302(a)(17) of this title.1 The chairperson of the local board shall be elected by a majority of the members of the local board. Local boards are encouraged to expand participation of other private nonprofit organizations on the local board. (b) Each local board shall— (1) determine which private nonprofit organizations or public organizations of the local government in the individual locality shall receive grants to act as service providers; (2) monitor recipient service providers for program compliance; (3) reallocate funds among service providers; (4) ensure proper reporting; and (5) coordinate with other Federal, State, and local government assistance programs available in the locality.