Massachusetts § 80 - Board of registration of social workers; membership; appointment and qualifications

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§ 80. Board of registration of social workers; membership; appointment and qualifications

Section 80. There shall be a board of registration of social workers that shall consist of: the commissioner of children and families or a designee who shall be licensed as a certified social worker or as an independent clinical social worker under sections 130 to 137, inclusive, of chapter 112; the commissioner of mental health or a designee who shall be licensed as a certified social worker or as an independent clinical social worker under said sections 130 to 137, inclusive, of said chapter 112; and 7 persons to be appointed by the governor, 1 of whom shall be a representative of an accredited school of social work, 3 of whom shall be licensed as certified social workers or as independent clinical social workers under said sections 130 to 137, inclusive, of said chapter 112, 1 of whom shall be an active member of an organized labor organization representing social workers who shall be licensed under said sections 130 to 137, inclusive, of said chapter 112 and 2 of whom shall be members of the general public. At least 1 member who is a licensed social worker and at least 1 member from the general public shall represent an underserved population as defined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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