Subdivision 1. Membership.
The Behavior Analyst Advisory Council is created and composed of five members appointed by the board. The advisory council consists of:
(1) one public member as defined in section 214.02 ;
(2) three members who are licensed behavior analysts; and
(3) one member who is a licensed psychologist and, to the extent practicable, who practices applied behavior analysis.
Subd. 2. Administration.
The advisory council is established and administered under section 15.059 , except that the advisory council does not expire.
Subd. 3. Duties.
The advisory council must:
(1) advise the board regarding standards for behavior analysts;
(2) assist with the distribution of information regarding behavior analyst standards;
(3) advise the board on enforcement of sections 148.9981 to 148.9995 ;
(4) review license applications and license renewal applications and make recommendations to the board;
(5) review complaints and complaint investigation reports and make recommendations to the board on whether disciplinary action should be taken and, if applicable, what type;
(6) advise the board regarding evaluation and treatment protocols; and
(7) perform other duties authorized for advisory councils under chapter 214 as directed by the board to ensure effective oversight of behavior analysts.