I. CALL TO ORDER

This scheduled meeting will be called to order at 9:30 a.m.,in the Sussex Conference Room, 6th floor, 124 Halsey Street, 6th floor, Newark, New Jersey.

II. ROLL CALL

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.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the March 28, 2008 Public Session Committee meeting will be moved for approval or amendment.

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

V. LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY

A. N.J.A.C. 10:200

A copy of Director Larry DeMarzo’s comments (on behalf of the Division of Consumer Affairs) regarding the Division of Child Behavioral Health Services proposed rule is presented for Committee review.

B. Proposed Legislation

1. First Quarter (January 1, 2008 - March 31, 2008) Report
2. A-1184 - (Informational)
This bill would authorize the courts to waive license revocation process for child support obligors.

3. S-1060 - (Informational)
Requires conditionally discharged drug dependent persons to undergo assessment and drug treatment.

4. S-1279 - (Informational)
Delays expiration date of certain professional and occupational licenses and registrations with certain types of military service.

C. Pamphlet Laws

1. P.L. 2007, c. 07
Provides that information about residence of persons licensed by certain professional boards shall not be disclosed to the public.

2. P.L. 2008, c. 15 This bills amends special probation statute to increase participation in drug court program; permits court to reduce certain fees.

VI. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

VII. LICENSE RENEWAL

A. Copies of the web page notices regarding alcohol and drug counselor licensure renewal are presented as informational.
B. Renewal notice mailing

VIII. CORRESPONDENCE

A. Linda Mur, Ph.D., LCADC
The email forwarded by Dr. Mur. regarding agency group supervision (N.J.A.C. 10:161B-1.8(d)3).

B. Maryann Miranda, CADC
The email submitted by Maryann Miranda, CADC, regarding mental health professionals administering psychological tests is presented for Committee review.

C. Requests for Extension to Complete Continuing Education requirement:
The following certificate holders have requested extensions for completing the continuing education hours required for license renewal.

1. Sandra Armstrong, CADC
2. Tyrone Hartman, CADC
3. Miriam Kaplan, CADC

IX. APPLICATION PROCESSING

A. Application Review

The following applications 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

XII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Center for Alcohol and Drug Studies Gail Milgram, Ed.D., Professor/Director, Center for Alcohol and Drug Studies

1. Committee to discuss the April 21, 2008 letter with Acting Director Larry DeMarzo

2. Class Rosters and certificates of completion for:

a) April 3, 2008 - Ethical Standards
- Surviving Compassion Fatigue
- Biological Foundation of Chemical Dependency: Use of Medication as an Adjunct to Treatment

b) April 29, 2008 - Biopsychosocial Assessment

- Differential Diagnosis
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Rational Emotive Therapy in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
- Neurobiological Aspects of Alcohol

B. New Jersey Counseling Association - F. Jennifer Cooper, LPC

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

NAADAC Newsletter - Informational

XIV. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for June 27, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey.

June 27, 2008 October 24, 2008
July 25, 2008 November 21, 2008
August 22, 2008 December 19, 2008
September 19, 2008

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Committee will move to Executive Session to conduct investigative inquiries, review criminal history background reports, pending disciplinary and confidential matters.

XVI. REVIEW OF CREDENTIALS

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

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

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