Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2063 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Board
Chapter 1 - General Rules
Section 20 CSR 2063-1.005 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Board

(1) The purpose of the board is to regulate the practice of behavior analysis concerning the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of this state; to protect the property of the inhabitants of this state from damage or destruction through the dangerous, dishonest, incompetent, or unlawful practice of behavior analysis; and to implement and sustain a system for the examination and regulation of licensed behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts in this state.

(2) The board shall meet at least quarterly. Additional meetings may be held at the discretion of the board; however, the board shall inform the division of those meetings and the notice of the meeting will be posted in compliance with Chapter 610, RSMo.

(3) Each year, the board shall elect a chair and vice-chair. The chair presides at meetings and works with the executive director on coordinating the board's affairs. If the chair is unable to attend a meeting, the vice-chair shall preside at the meeting.

(4) The board shall act through its executive director who is appointed by the director of the Division of Professional Registration. The executive director shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of board proceedings and perform other duties as requested by the board.

(5) A quorum of the board shall consist of a majority of its members.

(6) Board meetings will generally consist of reviewing applications, interviewing applicants, reviewing complaints and inquiries, determining disciplinary actions regarding licensed behavior analysts or assistant behavior analysts, making recommendations to staff concerning the conduct and management of board affairs, and other board matters.

(7) Unless otherwise provided by statute or regulation, the board shall be generally guided by and conduct its meetings according to Robert's Rules of Order.

(8) Any person requiring information, an application, or complaint form involving the practice of behavior analysis as regulated by the board may contact the board.