Louisiana § RS 37:3445 - Board meetings; procedures; powers and duties
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§ RS 37:3445. Board meetings; procedures; powers and duties
A. The board shall be domiciled and hold its meetings in Baton Rouge. The board shall hold a meeting within sixty days after October 1, 1988, and semiannually thereafter. The board shall elect from its membership a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary. The board may meet at such other times as deemed necessary by the chairman, or by the majority of its members, or by the governor. Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by the board. Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting or hearing.
B. A clerical secretary, who shall not be a member of the board, shall be employed, within the limits of the funds received by the board pursuant to R.S. 37:3446. The board shall be empowered to accept federal and state grants and grants from foundations and institutions to carry on its functions.
C. The board shall adopt a seal which shall be affixed to all licenses issued by the board.
D. The board shall adopt such rules, regulations, and examination procedures as it may deem necessary to effect the provisions in this Chapter. The board shall adopt the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Code of Professional Ethics including any revisions or additions deemed appropriate or necessary by the board.
E. The board may examine, approve, revoke, suspend, and renew the license of applicants and shall review applications at least once a year. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings including applicant examinations, a register of applicants for licenses, and a register of licensed professional vocational rehabilitation counselors which shall be made available to the public. Any person aggrieved by a ruling of the board may, within thirty days after notification, appeal to the district court for the parish of East Baton Rouge. The board shall have the power to conduct hearings on suspension or revocation of a license.
F. The board shall submit an annual report to the governor and the legislature containing the financial and professional actions of the board during the past year.
Acts 1988, No. 555, §1, eff. July 14, 1988; Acts 2018, No. 626, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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