1. Within six months from August 13, 1974, the director shall promulgate rules and regulations required by sections 189.010 to 189.085 pursuant to this section and chapter 536. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024.

2. The director of the department of mental health shall designate an employee of the department of mental health to provide liaison with services provided by that department which relate to the program required by sections 189.010 to 189.085.

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3. Any hearing before the director shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 563. The director may promulgate regulations and standards to further the standards to further the accomplishment of the purpose of this law in management of high risk patients and in the interest of public health, safety and welfare. The members of the committees shall receive actual and necessary expenses incurred for attendance at meetings.