recommendation of the Secretary of Health and
Mental Hygiene and with the advice and consent
of the Senate from a list of nominees presented by
the Maryland Psychological Association. The
sixth member is a consumer appointed by the
Governor on recommendation of the Secretary
with the advice and consent of the Senate. Board
members serve three-year terms. The Board may
designate an administrator.

Authorization for the Board continues until Ju-
ly 1, 1993 (Code Health Occupations Article,
sees. 16-201 through 16-502).

STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK
EXAMINERS

Chairperson: George Seymour, Jr., L.C.S.W., 1988

Rosalind E. Griffin, D.S.W., L.C.S.W., 1987;
Herbert H. Levy, 1987; Frederica C. Harrison,
L.C.S.W., 1989; Mildred M. Reynolds, Ed.D.,
L.C.S.W., 1989.

201 W. Preston St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 225-5855

The State Board of Social Work Examiners was
created in 1975 (Chapter 453, Acts of 1975). The
Board issues licenses to Social Work Associates,
Graduate Social Workers, and Certified Social
Workers. Under certain conditions the Board may
take disciplinary measures to reprimand, suspend,
revoke, or refuse to renew the license of a licensee.

The Board consists of five members appointed
by the Governor for three-year terms. Four mem-
bers must be licensed social workers. One member
is a consumer appointed on recommendation of
the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene with
the advice and consent of the Senate. The con-
sumer member cannot have training as a social
worker or have a financial interest in a related
field.

Authorization for the Board continues until Ju-
ly 1, 1994 (Code Health Occupations Article,
sees. 18-201 through 18-502).

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR
SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

Chairperson: Paul Rao, 1987

Thomas J. O'Toole, Ed.D., 1987; Philander B.
Briscoe, M.D., 1989; James M. McDonald, Sc.D.,
1990; Alfreda J. Pinkney, 1990; Terrance
Zimmerman, 1991.

201 W. Preston St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 225-5862

The State Board of Examiners for Speech Pa-
thologists was created in 1972 (Chapter 547, Acts
of 1972). The Board evaluates the qualifications of
speech pathologists in Maryland and issues li-
censes to those who fulfill the requirements. Li-
censes are renewed every two years.

The Board consists of six members appointed
by the Governor upon recommendation of the
Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene for five-
year terms. Three members must have had paid
work experience in speech pathology for at least
five years, hold the American Speech and Hearing
Association certificate of clinical competence in
speech pathology or the equivalent, and be ap-
proved by the Maryland Speech and Hearing As-
sociation. One member must have had paid work
experience in audiology for at least five years,
hold the American Speech and Hearing Associa-
tion certificate of clinical competence in audiology
or the equivalent, and be approved by the Mary-
land Speech and Hearing Association. One mem-
ber must be a person licensed to practice medicine
in Maryland and hold a certificate of qualification
from the American Board of Otolaryngology. One
member must be a consumer who has no training
or financial interest in the field of speech patholo-
gy-
Authorization for the Board continues until Ju-
ly 1, 1994 (Code Health Occupations Article,
sees. 19-101 through 19-502).

MARYLAND STATE SCHOOL HEALTH
COUNCIL

Chairperson: John M. Krager, M.D., M.P.H.,

1987

Vice-Chairperson: Florence Fenton, Ed.D., 1987

c/o Baltimore County Health Department
401 Bosley Ave.
Towson 21204 Telephone: 494-2717

Formally reorganized in 1966, the Maryland
State School Health Council advises the Depart-
ment of Health and Mental Hygiene and the State
Department of Education on the school health
program. The Council helps develop and maintain
programs to provide a healthful school environ-
ment, health and safety instruction, and school
health services. It also serves as a forum for the
two State departments that it advises, their local
counterparts, and other groups concerned with
the health of school-age children.