TexasState Board of Social Worker Examiners

Ethics Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 1:30 p.m.

HobbyBuilding, Tower II

333 Guadalupe, Room 225

Austin TX 78756-3183

Minutes

Board Members Present:

Tim Brown, Professional Member

Jeannie McGuire, Professional Member

Kimberly Hernandez, Professional Member

Staff Present:

Charles Horton

Dan Meador

Steve Slough

Champ Kerr

Gerard Bonner

Georgia Norman

Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 1:41 pm, by Mr. Brown, chair.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes from the August 3, 2007 Ethics Committee meeting. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 3 was the discussion on the following pending complaints:

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Complaint # 1072070064 (PR) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to close this complaint with a letter of advisement regarding the release of records and Chapter 611 contingent upon the proof of completion of 3 continuing education hours in the release of records within 6 months. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070065 (PP) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to close this complaint with a letter of advisement regarding the release of records and Chapter 611. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070054 (DD) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to close this complaint with a letter of advisement regarding confidentiality contingent upon the receipt of documentation of procedural changes within 30 days. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070073 (DW) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070059 (AM) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070049 (LT) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint with a letter of advisement regarding use of the professional title. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070047 (JC) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070033 (DH) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070092 (BP) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to close this complaint as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding the executive director’s report on the following cases where

disciplinary actions have been recommended, Informal Settlement Conferences have been held or SOAH hearings

have been requested.

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SW-04-024 OW

SW-04-101 MS

SW-05-009 SS

SW-05-091 SGC

SW-05-113 EL

SW-05-136 TT

SW-06-032 & SW-04-054 VA

SW-06-036 TI

SW-06-089 TS

1072060101 JM

1072060110 BB

1072070001 AC

1072070030 GR

1072070032 TC

1072060093 VL

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Agenda Item 5 was the discussion relating to proposed changes in 22 Texas Administrative Code 781 (board rules) regarding the code of conduct and professional standards of practice of social workers and general matters related to the regulation of social workers.

Agenda Item 6 was to set the next committee meeting date(s).

Agenda Item 7 was public comment.

Agenda Item 8 was to adjourn the meeting.

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Tim Brown, Chairman

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