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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Licensed Genetic Counselor Advisory Council


Address

335 Randolph Avenue
Suite 140
St. Paul, MN
55102

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Board of Medical Practice

ENABLING LEGISLATION
147F.15
Enabled: 08-01-2016
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Elizabeth Huntley
(612) 548-2168
CHAIR

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Contact
elizabeth.huntley@state.mn.us
(612) 548-2168
Yes
Staff
Kita.Nelson@state.mn.us
No
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No chairs or co-chairs found.
Membership

The council includes five members appointed by the Board.  One member must be a licensed physician with experience in genetics; three members must be licensed genetic counselors; and one member must be a public member. 

Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $55.00
  • Other Compensation: n/a

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - no

Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary

The council advises the Board of Medical Practice on genetic counselor practice standards in application, complaint and disciplinary processes; continuing education programs; and enforcement of genetic counselor laws; and provides for distribution of information regarding practice standards.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

The council reviews information included in applications for licensure and complaints against members of the profession.  The advisory council provides professional expertise on the profession, advises the Board and staff in administration of statutes, participates in administrative and investigative processes, and makes recommendations to the Board and its Committees for resolution of disclosures on applications and complaint investigations.


Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: Meetings last approximately 1-2 hours.
Meeting Frequency: Meetings are held bi-monthly.

Meetings are held at:
Meetings are held at: 2829 University Ave. SE, #500, Minneapolis, MN 55414.


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 150.00
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses: $5,537.00

Expenses Description:


Open Positions (3)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
Genetic Counselor Genetic Counselor #1 Board of Medical Practice 12/5/2024 1 APPLY
Genetic Counselor Genetic Counselor #2 Board of Medical Practice 12/5/2024 1 APPLY
Genetic Counselor Genetic Counselor #3 Board of Medical Practice 12/5/2024 1 APPLY

No applicants found.

No pending appointments found.

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APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
 No Direct Appointments were found.

Open Appointments (5)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Genetic Counselor #1
Board of Medical Practice
Posted
01/12/2025
Genetic Counselor #2
Board of Medical Practice
Posted
01/12/2025
Genetic Counselor #3
Board of Medical Practice
Posted
01/01/2025
Licensed Physician with experience in Genetics
Board of Medical Practice
Filled
02/05/2028
Public Member
Board of Medical Practice
Filled
06/19/2028