Ohio Code 4758.13 – Meetings, records
The chemical dependency professionals board shall meet to discuss matters relating to the administration and operation of the board and the regulation of the practices of chemical dependency counseling and prevention services. The board shall hold at least one regular meeting every three months. Additional meetings may be held at such times as the board determines, on the call of the chairperson, or on the written request to the executive director of three or more voting board members. If three or more voting members request a meeting, the executive director shall call a meeting, which shall be held not later than seven days after the request is received.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4758.13
- Chemical dependency counseling: means rendering or offering to render to individuals, groups, or the public a counseling service involving the application of alcohol and other drug clinical counseling principles, methods, or procedures to assist individuals who are abusing or dependent on alcohol or other drugs. See Ohio Code 4758.01
- Prevention services: means a comprehensive, multi-system set of individual and environmental approaches that maximizes physical health, promotes safety, and precludes the onset of behavioral health disorders. See Ohio Code 4758.01
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
Seven voting members of the board constitute a quorum to conduct business. Except as provided in section 4758.32 of the Revised Code, no action shall be taken without the concurrence of at least a quorum.
At its first meeting each year, the board shall elect a chairperson from among its voting members. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms as chairperson.
The board shall keep any records and minutes necessary to fulfill the duties established by this chapter and rules adopted under it.