ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR COMMITTEE
PUBLIC SESSION AGENDA
MARCH 28, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER

This scheduled meeting will be called to order at 9:30 a.m.,the Committee will then immediately move to Executive Session to conduct Investigative Inquiries. The Committee meeting will take place in the Sussex Conference Room, 6th floor , 124 Halsey Street, 6th floor, Newark, New Jersey.

II. ROLL CALL

Present Absent Committee Chairman, Edward Reading ( ) ( ) Committee Member, Sylvia Lippe ( ) ( ) Committee Member, Norwood Allen ( ) ( ) Committee Member, Jamie V.C. Lugo ( ) ( ) Committee Member, Lorenzo Puertas ( ) ( ) Executive Director, Elaine L. DeMars ( ) ( ) Deputy Attorney General, Susan Berger ( ) ( )

Announcement of quorum

In accordance with Chapter 231 of P.L. 1975, more commonly referred to as the Sunshine Law, adequate notice of this meeting was provided by mail to the Office of the Secretary of the State of New Jersey, The Newark Star Ledger, The Trenton Times, The Bergen Record and The Courier Post.

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the February 21, 2008 Public Session Committee meeting will be moved for approval or amendment.

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

VI. LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY

VII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

VIII. CORRESPONDENCE

A. Beth Hart, LCSW, CADC, Family Guidance Center

Ms. Hart’s request for credit for the CE course "Conquering Stereotypes" is presented for Committee review.

B. Henry Rowlette

Mr. Rowlette’s explanation for the use of the CADC credential in his advertisements is presented for Committee review.

XI. APPLICATION PROCESSING

A. Application Review

The following applicants will be presented for Committee review:

A. LCADC - Regular
B. LCADC - Grandfather
C. LCADC - Upgrade
D. CADC - Regular
E. CADC - Grandfather
F. Written and Oral Examinations
G. Oral Examination Only

X. DAS MATTERS

XI. APCBNJ MATTERS

A. Reciprocity
B. Mandatory Legal Standards Course

XII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Department of Personnel

B. Continuing Psychology Education, Inc., Newark, New Jersey - Richard Shuman

Upon review of a booklet offering continuing education contact hours for LCADCs and CADCs, the Committee directed that a letter be sent to Continuing Psychology Education, Inc. to advise that the information is incorrect and misleading. A copy of the names and address of licensees who took the course and a letter from Mr. Shuman notifying the licensees that the course does not meet the requirements for New Jersey continuing education is presented for Committee review.

B. Center for Alcohol and Drug Studies
Dr. Pandina, Director

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

XIV. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey.

May 22, 2008 (Thursday) September 19, 2008
June 27, 2008 October 24, 2008
July 25, 2008 November 21, 2008
August 22, 2008 December 19, 2008

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Committee will move to Executive Session to review pending applications, discuss pending disciplinary and confidential matters.

XVI. REVIEW OF CREDENTIALS

Applications for licensure and certification will be reviewed and moved for approval.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee Public Session Agenda March 28, 2008 Page 3

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