Board Flashcards
How many total board members?
9
How many consumer members?
2
How many licensed psychologist members?
7
What psychology specialties and how many of each are required among board members?
- 2 “engaged primarily in providing psychological services”
- 2 “engaged primarily in teaching, training, or research in psychology”
Who appoints the psychologist members?
The governor, with the advice of the Secretary of DHMH and advice and consent of the Senate, from a list of names provided by the MPA
Who appoints the consumer members?
The governor, with the advice of the Secretary of DHMH and advice and consent of the Senate.
How does the MPA create its list of board candidates?
- solicits nominations from licensed psychologists
- nominees are voted on by all licensed psychologists
What are the qualifications of psychologist members?
- practiced, taught, or conducted research at least 5 years
- US citizen and Maryland resident
What are the qualifications of consumer members?
- never been or trained to be a psychologist
- never been commercially or professionally engaged in a field related to psychology
- has no household members for whom the above is true
- currently does not have nor had within 2 years prior to appointment any “substantial financial interest” in anyone regulated by the Board
What is the tenure of a board member?
- 4 years, with terms staggered across members
- members continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies
- new members beginning after a term has started serve only the remainder of the term
How many terms may a board member serve?
not more than 2 consecutively
How long does the governor have to fill in a board vacancy?
60 days, to the extent practicable
For what reasons may the governor remove a board member?
- incompetence
- misconduct
- absence from 2 consecutive board meetings (without adequate reason and upon recommendation of Secretary)
What defines a quorum for the board?
A majority of its members then serving
How often is the board required to meet?
at least once per year
Who may call special meetings of the board?
- the Secretary
- the chair
- a majority of its members
How are board members compensated?
- “for each day on which the member is engaged in performing the duties of the member’s office” at a rate determined by the board
How long does the board have to notify a psychologist that a complaint has been lodged against him/her?
120 days
What alternatives does the board have to notifying a psychologist of a complaint?
- not notifying, if doing so would prejudice the investigation
- disposing of a complaint
How often must the board update a psychologist on the status of outstanding complaints against him/her?
every 3 months
How often must the board make a report of its activities to the Secretary?
annually at the end of the fiscal year
How much notice does the board have to give an individual against whom action is contemplated that s/he has been granted a requested hearing?
10 days, in person or by certified mail
The board has the power to issue subpoenas and administer oaths. Under what circumstances might the board issue subpoenas on behalf of the individual?
if the individual requests it and states under oath that the testimony or evidence is necessary to her/his defense
What happens if a person unlawfully disobeys the board’s subpoena?
S/he may be compelled to comply by the court.
