Approval of Contracts.

(a)

After a contract is negotiated, the executive director hall, in writing, recommend its approval to the commission. Such recommendation shall be mailed to each commissioner not more than twenty (20) and not less than 15 days prior to the next scheduled meeting of the commission. The timely mailing of such written recommendation shall constitute “approval of the executive director” set forth in Section 14165.5 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.