I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 9:40 a.m. by Board Chair James Verser who read the notice of compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

II. ROLL CALL

Present:

Board Member, Ben Beitin
Board Member, Dawn M. Lacy
Board Member, J. Barry Mascari
Board Member, Edward Reading
Board Member, James Verser
Board Member, Ronald K. Walthall

Excused:

Board Member, Samira Haddad
Board Member, Gina Kassel
Board Member, Amy E. Meckeler
Board Member, Judith Owens

Staff Present:

Executive Director, Elaine L. DeMars
Deputy Attorney General, Jodi C. Krugman
Administrative Staff, Celeste Paige
Administrative Staff, Aishah Figueroa

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On a motion made by Edward Reading, seconded by J. Barry Mascari, and unanimous vote, the Public Session Minutes of the February 14, 2008 meeting were approved as corrected.

IV. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Executive Director, Elaine DeMars, reports that Lawrence DeMarzo will continue in his role as Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs until the position has been filled by David Suchman, Esq. Ms. DeMars also informed the Board that the official notification for the 2008 - 2010 renewal period which were scheduled for mailing in March will now be mailed to licensees in the "Active" status in April.

V. CORRESPONDENCE

A. Dr. Robert Massey - Seton Hall University

Dr. Massey submitted correspondence to the Board regarding previous requests for the Board’s approval of continuing education credits. The Board will inform Dr. Massey that continuing education courses must be consistent with the Board’s regulations. The Board will consider updating the regulations to include additional continuing education providers. However, continuing education must be obtained by an approved provider pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:34-8.3.

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Regulations Committee

On a motion by Ronald Walthall, seconded by J. Barry Mascari, and unanimous vote, the Three-Year Temporary Permit application draft was approved. The new will be used after March 17, 2008.

B. Professional Counselor Examiners Committee

Professional Counselor Examiners Coimmittee, liaison, Dr. J. Barry Mascari reported that the Committee had the votes necessary for a quorum at its February 7, 2008 meeting. Therefore, there were no items that were presented to the Board for approval. Representatives from Rowan University attended the March 6, 2008 meeting to discuss the current program and present program changes. The University’s counseling program will seek CACREP accreditation. The Professional Counselor Regulations Committee is scheduled to meet after the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners meeting to continue to work on a draft proposal for revisions.

C. Alcohol and Drug Counselors Committee

Alcohol and Drug liaison, Edward Reading reported that a meeting of the International Coalition for Addiction Studies Education (INCASE) will be held next week. Dr. Reading was recently elected to the office of president.

VII. NEXT MEETING

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board will be held May 8, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey.

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion by Ronald Walthall , seconded by Edward Reading , the Board moved to Executive Session at 10:21a.m. to discuss pending complaints and confidential matters.

IX. ADJOURNMENT

On a motion by Ronald Walthall, seconded by Gina Kassel, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.

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