Sec. 18505.
(1) Subject to section 18515(2) and subsection (2), the Michigan board of social work is created in the department and consists of the following 9 voting members who meet the requirements of part 161:
(a) Until July 1, 2004, 4 certified social workers and 2 social workers who meet the requirements of section 16135(2). Beginning July 1, 2004, 6 individuals engaged primarily in the practice of social work.
(b) Three public members.
(2) For board members appointed on or after July 1, 2004, the 6 members appointed that are primarily engaged in the practice of social work shall be licensed under this part by July 1, 2008.
(3) The terms of office of the individual members of the board created under this section, except those appointed to fill vacancies, expire 4 years after appointment on December 31 of the year in which the term expires.
History: Add. 2000, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 7, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 61, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 2004 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 393, Imd. Eff. Sept. 27, 2006 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 15 - Occupations (333.16101...333.18838)
368-1978-15-185. - Part 185. Social Work (333.18501...333.18518)
Section 333.18501 - Definitions; Scope.
Section 333.18503 - Representation or Use of Title; Prohibition.
Section 333.18504 - License Required.
Section 333.18505 - Michigan Board of Social Work; Creation; Membership; Terms.
Section 333.18506 - Postdegree Experience; Limited License.
Section 333.18506a - Applicability of Part.
Section 333.18507 - Social Service Technician; Registration Requirements; Limited Registration.
Section 333.18509 - License Requirements; Limited License.
Section 333.18511 - Practice of Social Work; Requirements.
Section 333.18513 - Confidentiality of Communication.
Section 333.18516 - Continuing Education; Rules.
Section 333.18517 - Third Party Reimbursement or Worker's Compensation Benefits.