Effective: April 7, 2003
Latest Legislation: House Bill 374 - 124th General Assembly
(A) The counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board shall meet as a whole to discuss and review issues regarding personnel, budgetary matters, administration, and any other matter pertaining to the operation of the entire board. The board shall hold at least one regular meeting every three months. Additional meetings may be held at such times as the board determines, upon call of the chairperson, or upon the written request of four or more members of the board to the executive director. If four or more members so request a meeting, the executive director shall call a meeting to commence in not more than seven days. Eight members of the board constitute a quorum to conduct business. Except as provided in section 4757.39 of the Revised Code, no action shall be taken without the concurrence of at least a quorum.
The counselors professional standards committee, the social workers professional standards committee, and the marriage and family therapist professional standards committee shall meet as necessary to fulfill their duties established by this chapter and the rules adopted under it. Three members of a committee constitute a quorum for that committee to conduct business. No action shall be taken without the concurrence of at least a quorum.
(B) At its first meeting each year, the board shall elect a chairperson from among its members. At the first meeting held each year by the board's professional standards committees, each committee shall elect from among its members a chairperson. The chairpersons of the committees shall serve as co-vice-chairpersons of the board. Neither the board nor its committees shall elect a member to serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office.
(C) The board shall employ an executive director. The board may employ and prescribe the powers and duties of such employees and consultants as are necessary for it and its professional standards committees to carry out this chapter and rules adopted under it.
(D) The members of the board shall receive an amount fixed under division (J) of section 124.15 of the Revised Code for each day employed in the discharge of their official duties as board or committee members and shall be reimbursed for their necessary and actual expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
(E) The board and each of its professional standards committees shall keep any records and minutes necessary to fulfill the duties established by this chapter and the rules adopted under it.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists
Section 4757.01 | Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Definitions.
Section 4757.02 | Unauthorized Practice.
Section 4757.03 | Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
Section 4757.04 | Professional Standards Committees.
Section 4757.05 | Organization of Board.
Section 4757.06 | Seal - Evidence of Registration.
Section 4757.07 | Prohibiting Discrimination.
Section 4757.10 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4757.101 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.
Section 4757.11 | Establishing Code of Ethical Practice.
Section 4757.13 | Prominent Display of Fee Schedule.
Section 4757.15 | Examinations.
Section 4757.16 | Applying for License or Registration.
Section 4757.18 | Reciprocity.
Section 4757.19 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.
Section 4757.21 | Diagnosing and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders.
Section 4757.22 | License to Practice as Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
Section 4757.23 | License as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Section 4757.25 | License for Persons Authorized to Practice in Another State.
Section 4757.26 | Activities of Independent Social Worker, Social Worker or Social Work Assistant.
Section 4757.27 | License as Independent Social Worker.
Section 4757.28 | License as Social Worker.
Section 4757.29 | Certificate of Registration as Social Work Assistant.
Section 4757.30 | License as Marriage and Family Therapist.
Section 4757.301 | Temporary Licensure as Marriage and Family Therapist.
Section 4757.31 | Fees - Receipts and Vouchers.
Section 4757.32 | License Renewals or Restoration.
Section 4757.321 | Classification of License or Registration as Inactive.
Section 4757.33 | Continuing Education.
Section 4757.34 | Domestic Violence Training.
Section 4757.36 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4757.361 | Suspension of License.
Section 4757.37 | Rendering of Services as Business Entity.
Section 4757.38 | Conduct of Investigations.
Section 4757.39 | Single Board Member to Conduct Hearing.
Section 4757.40 | Injunctions.
Section 4757.42 | Prohibiting Practice of Psychology.
Section 4757.43 | No Authorization for Hospital Admission.
Section 4757.44 | Mental Health Professional - Immunity.
Section 4757.45 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.
Section 4757.50 | Telehealth Services.
Section 4757.511 | Selection of Counseling Compact Commission Delegate.