Board Information—General Organization

PURPOSE: This rule describes the organization and general method of administration and communication concerning the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy. (1) The division, in collaboration with the board, will regulate the practice of occupational therapy concerning the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of this state; protect the inhabitants of this state from harm through the dangerous, dishonest, incompetent, or the unlawful practice of occupa tional therapy; and implement and sustain a system for the regulation of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and limited permit holders. (2) The board shall meet at least four (4) times per year and as frequently as the chairperson, board, or division requires. Annually, the board shall elect a chairperson and vice chairper son by a majority of board 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 board proceedings and perform other duties as requested by the division or board. (4) Board meetings will generally consist of establishing re quirements for issuance and renewal of licenses; reviewing ap plications; interviewing applicants; investigating complaints and inquiries; reviewing and approving continuing compe tency requirements; and determining disciplinary actions regarding licensed occupational therapists, occupational ther apy assistants, or limited permit holders. (5) Unless otherwise provided by the statutes or regulations, all meetings of the board shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised, 1981. AUTHORITY: sections 324.050, 324.056, 324.063, 324.065, 324.068, 324.083 and 324.086, RSMo Supp. 1997.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 205-1.020. Original rule filed Aug. 4, 1998, effective Dec. 30, 1998. Moved to 20 CSR 2205-1.020, effective Aug. 28, 2006. *Original authority: 324.050, RSMo 1997; 324.056, RSMo 1997, 324.063, RSMo 1997; 324.065, RSMo 1997; 324.068, RSMo 1997; 324.083, RSMo 1997 and 324.086, RSMo 1997.