30 Miss. Code. R. 2201-3.2 - Board Operations

A. The Board shall adopt rules and regulations in compliance with the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law.

B. The Board will hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year.

C. Additional meetings may be called by the Chair of the Board or at the written request of a quorum of the Board.

D. Meeting dates, times, and locations are published on the Board's website and Department of Finance & Administration's Public Meeting Notice website.

E. An organizational meeting shall be held in January of odd numbered years for the purpose of electing officers.

F. All meetings of the Board are open to the public, and citizens are encouraged to attend meetings. Notification of Board meetings is posted in the building where the meeting is to be held.

G. Information regarding the Board's activities, submissions to the Board, and requests of the Board should be made in writing to the Board.

H. Individuals who wish to be included on the Board's agenda must submit a written request to the Board. The Board must receive this request at least ten (10) working days prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting.

I. The Board will review only complete applications for licensure.

J. The Board may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, restrict, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a license or may reprimand a Licensee for the following reasons, including, but not limited to:

1. Failure to meet all requirements for licensure;

2. Engaging in the conduct of professional counseling in a grossly negligent or incompetent manner;

3. Conviction of a felony;

4. Obtaining a license or certification by fraud, deceit or other misrepresentation;

5. Assisting another in falsely obtaining a license or certification;

6. Swearing falsely under oath or affirmation;

7. Violation of the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice adopted by the Board;

8. Violation of Board rules and regulations;

9. Declaration of mental incompetence by the court; or

10. Intentional violation of any provisions of §§ 73-30-1 et. seq. of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated.

K. The Board shall enter into a formal contract for an accountant/CPA that specifies the scope of duties, compensation, term, and relevant issues. The accountant/CPA shall provide monthly financial reports to the Executive Director and the Board. The most recent monthly financial report shall be introduced at the Board meetings and an annual audit shall be made available at the end of the fiscal year.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2201-3.2

Miss Code Ann. § 73-30-7 (Rev. 2018)

Amended 1/10/2020 Amended 1/2/2023