Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3.2.1. Oversee office administration 3.2.1.1. Maintain appropriate licensee records. 3.2.1.2 Process initial licensure and renewal applications. 3.2.1.3 Oversee and coordinate applicant and licensee communications. 3.2.1.4 Provide technical assistance to applicants, licensees, and public. 3.2.1.5. Maintain confidentiality of licensee files. 3.2.2. Interpret, implement and administer federal and state statutes and administrative rules to ensure compliance and protect consumers. 3.2.3. Provide leadership to the Board to ensure continuity of operations. 3.2.3.1. Advise the Board of laws, rules, issues, investigations and all other pertinent information to keep the Board informed and updated. 3.2.3.2. Provide regular written reports to the Board as directed. 3.2.3.3. Establish goals and priorities in consultation with the Board. 3.2.3.3. Coordinate and attend all scheduled Board meetings and see that board directives are carried out. Frequency of regular board meetings – 2014 – 3; 2015 – 4; 2016 – 2; 2017 – 2 (to date). 3.2.3.4. Coordinate and attend other Board meetings as necessary. 3.2.3.5. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to further the Board’s mission. 3.2.4. Oversee licensing process to ensure that licenses are issued to qualified persons. 3.2.4.1. Approve applications for licensure and renewal. 3.2.4.2. Review, present, audit, and approve continuing education courses attended by licensees. 3.2.4.3. Provide technical assistance to licensees and the public by answering questions regarding licensure laws and practice. 3.2.4.4. Coordinate and evaluate licensing activity with other states for reciprocity purposes. 3.2.5. Draft proposed changes to state statute and administrative rules, coordinate the rules promulgation process, lobby legislators, and testify before legislative committees to ensure necessary laws and rules are created, updated, and remain consistent with the education of the massage therapy profession and for the protection of the public.
