State Boards for the Professions

Calls for Board Nominations

Individuals dedicated to public protection, including licensed professionals and members of the public, are needed from throughout New York State to serve on the 30 State Professional boards/committees. Board members assist the Board of Regents and the State Education Department to help ensure the highest quality of professional preparation and practice. Depending on the needs of the particular board, members may advise on licensing requirements, licensing examinations, and practice issues; they may also reach out to communities and participate in disciplinary proceedings. Professional board members must be New York State-licensed professionals who are residents of the State. Public members are required to be consumers of the service of the board. A board member is appointed for a five-year term and may be reappointed for a second term.

Board Nomination Form (bdnom.pdf; 23K; 2 pages)

Architecture

The State Board for Architecture is looking for three professional board members.

Applications for board membership may be submitted directly by interested individuals, or nominations may be made by colleagues, professional associations, consumer groups, etc. Potential board members are interviewed throughout the year; with all nominees receiving full consideration for current and expected board vacancies. The Office strives to have board composition reflect the State's regions, New York's cultural diversity, and the various aspects of the profession(s). Nominations of and applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and individuals with disabilities are encouraged.

The frequency of participation in meetings and discipline review panels varies from board to board. Board members receive $100 a day plus approved expenses for their service. For additional information on the Office of Professions and the State Boards, or to submit nominations, please visit our website at http://www.op.nysed.gov/bdmemb.htm or contact Robert Lopez, RA, Executive Secretary for the State Board for Architecture at 518-474-3817 ext. 110 or email at archbd@mail.nysed.gov. (October 2, 2007)

Landscape Architecture

The State Board for Landscape Architecture is looking for one professional board member.

Applications for board membership may be submitted directly by interested individuals, or nominations may be made by colleagues, professional associations, consumer groups, etc. Potential board members are interviewed throughout the year; with all nominees receiving full consideration for current and expected board vacancies. The Office strives to have board composition reflect the State's regions, New York's cultural diversity, and the various aspects of the profession(s). Nominations of and applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and individuals with disabilities are encouraged.

The frequency of participation in meetings and discipline review panels varies from board to board. Board members receive $100 a day plus approved expenses for their service. For additional information on the Office of Professions and the State Boards, or to submit nominations, please visit our website at http://www.op.nysed.gov/bdmemb.htm or contact Robert Lopez, RA, Executive Secretary for the State Board for Landscape Architecture at 518-474-3817 ext. 110 or email at larchbd@mail.nysed.gov. (October 2, 2007)

Occupational Therapy

The Department is actively soliciting nominations for individuals interested in appointment as a professional or public member of the State Board for Occupational Therapy. Professional members must be licensed in Occupational Therapy. The Board also has a vacancy for a public member. Public members must be consumers of professional occupational therapy services and may not hold interests in the organization, financing, or delivery of occupational therapy services. Applications for board membership may be submitted directly by interested individuals, or nominations may come from colleagues, consumer groups, professional associations, or others. For additional information, or to submit nominations, please see http://www.op.nysed.gov/bdmemb.htm or contact the State Board for Occupational Therapy at OTBD@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 474-3817 ext. 100. (September 20, 2007)

Interior Design

The Department is actively soliciting nominations for individuals interested in appointment as a professional or public member of the State Board for Interior Design. The current professional member vacancy on the Board is for a NYS licensed professional engineer with expertise in interior design. The Board also has a vacancy for a public member. Public members must be consumers of professional interior design services and may not hold interests in the organization, financing, or delivery of interior design services. Applications for board membership may be submitted directly by interested individuals, or nominations may come from colleagues, consumer groups, professional associations, or others. For additional information, or to submit nominations, please see http://www.op.nysed.gov/bdmemb.htm or contact the State Board for Interior Design at INDSGNBD@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 474-3817 ext. 140. (May 10, 2007)

Land Surveyors

The Department is actively soliciting nominations for individuals interested in appointment as a Land Surveyor member of the State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying. Professional members must be licensed as a Land Surveyor. Applications for board membership may be submitted directly by interested individuals, or nominations may come from colleagues, consumer groups, professional associations, or others. For additional information, or to submit nominations, please see http://www.op.nysed.gov/bdmemb.htm or contact the State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying at LSURVBD@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 474-3817 ext. 140. (December 19, 2006)

Respiratory Therapy

The Department is actively soliciting nominations for individuals interested in appointment as a professional or public member of the State Board for Respiratory Therapy. Professional members must be licensed in respiratory therapy. Public members must be consumers of professional respiratory therapy services and may not hold interests in the organization, financing, or delivery of respiratory therapy services. Applications for board membership may be submitted directly by interested individuals, or nominations may come from colleagues, consumer groups, professional associations, or others. For additional information, or to submit nominations, please see http://www.op.nysed.gov/bdmemb.htm or contact the State Board for Respiratory Therapy at RTBD@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 474-3817 ext. 120. (December 12, 2006)

Certified Shorthand Reporting

The Department is actively soliciting nominations for individuals interested in appointment as a professional or public member of the State Board for Certified Shorthand Reporting. Professional members must be licensed as a certified shorthand reporter. Public members must be consumers of professional certified shorthand reporting services and may not hold interests in the organization, financing, or delivery of shorthand reporting services. Applications for board membership may be submitted directly by interested individuals, or nominations may come from colleagues, consumer groups, professional associations, or others. For additional information, or to submit nominations, please see http://www.op.nysed.gov/bdmemb.htm or contact the State Board for Certified Shorthand Reporting at CSRBD@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 474-3817 ext. 160. (December 12, 2006)

Mental Health Practitioners

The Department is actively soliciting nominations for individuals interested in appointment as a professional or public member of the State Board for Mental Health Practitioners. Professional members must be licensed as a mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, creative arts therapist or psychoanalyst. Public members must be consumers of professional mental health services and may not hold interests in the organization, financing, or delivery of mental health services. Applications for board membership may be submitted directly by interested individuals, or nominations may come from colleagues, consumer groups, professional associations, or others. For additional information, or to submit nominations, please see http://www.op.nysed.gov/bdmemb.htm or contact the State Board for Mental Health Practitioners at MHPBD@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 474-3817 ext. 450. (February 15, 2006)