General Organization

PURPOSE: This rule describes the organization and general method of administration and communication concerning the Interior Design Council. (1) The division and the council, in collaboration with each other, will, for the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of this state, regulate the use of the title “registered interior designer”; protect against the unlawful use of the title “registered interior designer”; and implement and sustain a system for the regulation of the use of the title “registered interior designer.” (2) Annually, the council shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson by a majority of council member votes and in the absence of the chairperson the vice-chairperson shall preside. All notices of meetings shall be posted in compliance with Chapter 610, RSMo. (3) The director of the division or a designated representative of the division shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of the council proceedings and perform other duties requested by the division or council. (4) Council meetings shall consist of performing the business of regulating the use of the title “registered interior designer” including, but not limited to, establishing requirements for issuance and renewal of registration; reviewing applications; interviewing applicants; investigating complaints and inquiries; reviewing and approving continued competency requirements; and determining disciplinary actions. (5) Any person requiring information, an application, or a complaint form from the council may contact the council by writing to the Interior Design Council, P.O. Box 1335, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1335 or by calling (573) 522-4683. The telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) is (800) 735-2966. AUTHORITY: sections 324.406, 324.412 and 324.436, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 193-1.020. Original rule filed Feb. 25, 2000, effective Aug. 30, 2000. Moved to 20 CSR 2193-1.020, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed Dec. 15, 2006, effective June 30, 2007. *Original authority: 324.406, RSMo 1998 amended 1999; 324.412, RSMo 1998, amended 1999; and 324.436, RSMo 1998.