(1) Each community correctional facility or program operated by a unit of local government or a nongovernmental agency with which the department contracts for services shall meet approved minimum standards established in rules and regulations adopted by the department.
(2) Pursuant to a contract with a unit of local government or a nongovernmental agency operating a community correctional facility or program, the director may transfer any offender to such community correctional facility or program if in his or her judgment the correction of such offender will be better served by such transfer and if the unit of local government or the nongovernmental agency consents.
(3) Prior to entering into any agreement or contract with any nongovernmental agency, the director shall submit such agreement or contract to the governing body of the affected unit of local government for its review and recommendations.
(4) Prior to the placement of an offender in any community correctional facility or program operated by a nongovernmental agency, the director shall notify or cause to be notified the law enforcement agencies of the affected units of local government concerning the identity of the offender to be placed.