Article archive / February 1, 2015
Originally published: . Volume 6, No. 2. Source pages: 3.
The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists published a policy for media and public contacts, effective in January 2015.
The policy states that the board members or are not to grant interviews to the media. This is a general rule they note. They also note that exceptions to this rule require a formal decision by the board on a case-by-case basis.
The policy statement also indicates that members of the public and the media should not contact board members and individual board members are not authorized to speak for the board.
The policy also confirms that the board will follow the laws regarding public documents and posting of agenda and minutes.
They may, the policy notes, provide statements and answers to questions and information if asked by the public or media if requests are made formally and in writing. These requests must be reviewed formally by the board and may include the response of “no comment,” according to the policy.
The policy also notes that the board’s intention for the guideline is to maintain accuracy.
The policy can be found on the board website.
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