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Administrative Histories M-O
Agency Histories M-O (as of September 02, 2016)
Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board, State of Arizona
Ombudsman Citizens-Aide, Office of
Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery, Arizona Board of
(See also Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency)
The Medical Radiologic Technical Board of Examiners (MRTBE) was established by Laws 1977, Chapter 145. Statutory authority is found at A.R.S. §§ 32-2801 et seq.
The Medical Radiologic Technical Board of Examiners (MRTBE) is one of six divisions under the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency (ARRA). ARRA is responsible for protecting public health and safety by regulating, inspecting and licensing the use and sources of radiation statewide. For more information on the functions and history of ARRA, refer to the ARRA history contained within this compilation.
MRTBE was established to protect people from excessive and improper exposure to medically applied ionizing radiation. MRTBE has statewide authority for licensing professionals practicing in various specialties of medical imaging and therapy using ionizing radiation. This includes x-ray machines, nuclear medicine, and mammography. MRTBE also investigates complaints against licensees; conducts administrative adjudication; provides information to the public; determines standards for approving schools of radiologic technology in Arizona; designs and administers certification examinations.
The director of ARRA serves as the MRTBE’s chair, along with ten other Board members, appointed by the Governor. The other Board members must include four practicing radiologic technologists, two public members, two licensed practitioners, one practical technologist in radiology, and one practicing nuclear medicine technologist.
Laws 1988, Chapter 340 added sections defining unethical professional conduct. This law also granted MRTBE authority to enter public or private property to conduct inspections and compliance audits, but required providing 24 hour notice prior to the inspection.
Laws 2008, Chapter 228 established the certification for radiologist assistants, and outlined the requirements and scope of practice.
Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, Auditor General, Performance Audit Report No. 96-4 (1996)
Arizona Administrative Code, R12-2-101 et seq.
The Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board was originally established in 1935. Statutory authority is found in A.R.S.§§32-1501 et seq. and describes licensing, regulation and dispensing natural substances and devices.
The Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board (Board) was established in 1935 with the mission to protect the public by regulating the practice of naturopathic medicine (Laws 1935, Chapter 105). The practice of naturopathic medicine is defined as a system of diagnosing and treating patients using natural means such as physical manipulation, clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, counseling, acupuncture and hydrotherapy. The Board’s responsibilities include licensing and certifying professionals; resolving complaints; and providing information to the public.
The Board consists of seven members, appointed by the Governor to five-year terms.
The Board was established in 1935 with the mission to protect the public by regulating the practice of naturopathic medicine. The law created a Board of Naturopathic Examiners; provided for appointment of Board members; fixed their term of office and compensation; defined naturopathy and provided for the enforcement of the law. “Naturopathy” was defined to include “all forms of physiotherapy and a system of treating the abnormalities of the human mind and body by the use of drugless and non-surgical methods, the use of physical, electrical, hygienic, and sanitary measures” (Laws 1935, Chapter 105).
The Board was renamed the State Naturopathic Physicians Board of Examiners in 1982 (Laws 1982, Chapter 210 and Laws 1982, Chapter 1, 6th Special Session). (Note: The Sixth Special Session was called by Governor Babbitt in order to correct defects and errors in six legislative enactments adopted during the regular session.) The Board has also been named the Naturopathic Board of Medical Examiners (Laws 1992, Chapter 128); the Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners (Laws 1995, Chapter 265); and the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board (Laws 2008, Chapter 16).
Laws 1990, Chapter 281 required the Board to compile and publish a directory that included a listing of all Board members, all licensees, and a copy of both the laws and rules related to the Board.
Laws 1998, Chapter 284 made extensive changes to Board statutes, including provisions relating to appointment of an executive director; authority to issue temporary licenses and modifications to exams required to obtain a license to practice naturopathy.
Laws 2001, Chapter 289 added two members to the Board.
For a time, the executive director of the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board also served as the executive director of the Board of Massage Therapy and the staff of the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board carried out the administrative responsibilities of the Board of Massage Therapy. The Board of Massage Therapy was created in 2003 and its finances, appropriations and executive director were all under the Naturopathic Board (Laws 2003, Chapter 202). The boards operated independently, with distinct board members. In 2013, the two boards were separated (Laws 2013, Chapter 108).
A.R.S.§§32-1501 et seq.
Laws 1935, Chapter 105
Laws 1982, Chapter 210
Laws 1982, Chapter 1, 6th Special Session
Laws 1990, Chapter 281
Laws 1992, Chapter 128
Laws 1995, Chapter 265
Laws 1998, Chapter 284
Laws 2001, Chapter 289
Laws 2008, Chapter 16
Auditor General Report 2014-106 http://www.azauditor.gov
Statutory authority to collect evidence, conduct hearings and make decisions is found at A.R.S. § 37-110l et seq. The Commission was established by Laws 1992, Chapter 297; however Laws 2001, Chapter 166 revised the adjudication process.
Laws 1994, Chapter 277 outlined standards to be used by ANSAC in their determinations and required a report of findings and recommendations to be submitted to the Legislature. The Legislature was obligated to conduct hearings and take action based on the recommendations.
The ANSAC held more than 50 hearings and submitted recommendations in 1998, 1999 and 2000 reporting non-navigability for 14 rivers, two creeks and small and minor watercourses in three counties. The Legislature ratified those findings which prompted a lawsuit alleging violation of the constitutional gift clause and the public trust doctrine.
On February 13, 2001, the Court of Appeals held the statutory standards used by ANSAC to determine navigability invalid (Defenders of Wildlife v. Governor Jane Dee Hull). Laws 2001, Chapter 166 repealed earlier legislative ratifications of ANSAC’s findings and directed the ANSAC to begin the adjudication process again. Since then, ANSAC has found all of Arizona’s 39,039 watercourses to have been non-navigable at the time of statehood, and therefore subject to private ownership. Various parties appealed six ANSAC determinations regarding watercourses in Pima County and Maricopa County. As of 2014, ANSAC continues to gather evidence in order to make determinations for those watercourses affected by recent court action. ANSAC has been extended several times and is scheduled to terminate on June 30, 2016 (A.R.S. § 37-1121).
Statute requires ANSAC to notify the Director of Legislative Council in writing when the Commission’s work is complete, at which time Legislative Council will prepare conforming legislation for the next regular session to terminate the Commission and revert any unexpended and unencumbered appropriations to the State General Fund.
www.ansac.gov
Sunset Review of the Arizona Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, submitted to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, December 16, 2005. www.azmemory.azlibrary.gov
Office of Ombudsman-Citizens Aide (Ombudsman)
The Arizona Office of Ombudsman-Citizens Aide was established on July 1, 1996 as an independent agent of the Arizona Legislature. Statutory authority is found at A.R.S. §§ 41-1371 et seq.
The Ombudsman reviews complaints of citizens who believe they have been treated unfairly by Arizona government. The process of review begins with an evaluation of the complaint and may include one of the following responses: 1) coaching to allow the citizen to resolve the complaint; 2) direct communication by the Ombudsman with the agency involved; or 3) an investigation of the agency’s action. Notice to the agency is required, unless notification would hinder the investigation. The Ombudsman is bound by confidentiality requirements as outlined in statute.
The Ombudsman is also authorized to investigate complaints related to child safety and complaints related to public access laws involving an agency.
The Ombudsman was originally established in order to investigate complaints brought by Arizona citizens regarding the administrative actions of state agencies. The responsibilities were expanded in 1998 to include investigations related to Child Protective Services. (Note: In 2014, the division of Child Protective Services in the Arizona Department of Economic Security was replaced by a stand-alone agency, called the Arizona Department of Child Safety. See Laws 2014, Second Special Session, Chapter 1). In 2007, the Ombudsman responsibilities were expanded to include investigation of complaints related to public records and open meeting laws.
Laws 1995, Chapter 281 established the Office of the Ombudsman, effective July 1, 1996, to “investigate citizens’ complaints by investigating administrative acts of state agencies and to issue an annual report to the Governor, Legislature and the public.” Services were available to all Arizona citizens, although the Office was not authorized to investigate complaints filed by a person in the custody of the Arizona Department of Corrections. The measure outlined the selection process and term of office for the Ombudsman; the scope of investigations; confidentiality requirements; procedures; protections; location of the office; and reporting requirements.
In 1997, the Ombudsman was authorized to appoint an assistant to investigate complaints relating to Child Protective Services. The law provided access to records and the case management system maintained by the Department of Economic Security, Child Protective Service office. Information gathered during the investigation was considered confidential and was not subject to disclosure. See Laws 1997, Second Special Session, Chapter 3.
Laws 2000, Chapter 47 authorized the Ombudsman to issue subpoenas if necessary and only if a prior request had been made and the person or agency failed to comply within a reasonable time.
Laws 2006, Chapter 370 authorized the appointment of two assistants by the Ombudsman in order to investigate complaints regarding public access laws involving an agency. The assistants were required to provide training, educational materials and programs to public officials. The measure also required information on the number of requests, inquiries and investigations related to public access laws to be included in the Ombudsman’s annual report.
Laws 2012, Chapter 107 appointed Dennis Wells as the Ombudsman-Citizen Aide to a five year term, through June 30, 2017. Statute requires the appointment of the Ombudsman-Citizen Aide to be proposed as a legislative measure which must be approved by at least two-thirds of the membership of each chamber of the Legislature.
Laws 2014, Chapter 204 required the Ombudsman to provide the annual report to the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the Administrative Rules Oversight Committee. The distribution was in addition to existing requirements to provide the annual report to various entities, including the Governor, Legislature and public.
Laws 2014, Second Special Session, Chapter 1 abolished the office of Child Protective Services and transferred its responsibilities and authority to the newly established Department of Child Safety. The measure included conforming changes to Ombudsman statutes.
§§ 41-1377 through 41-1383
Laws 1995, Chapter 281
Laws 1997, Second Special Session, Chapter 3
Laws 2000, Chapter 47
Laws 2006, Chapter 370
Laws 2012, Chapter 107
Laws 2014, Chapter 204
Agency website: www.azoca.gov
Osteopathic physicians receive similar training to allopathic physicians (M.D.) as well as training in the musculoskeletal system and manipulation. They are qualified for unlimited medical practice in all 50 states. The Board licenses and regulates doctors of osteopathic medicine, including interns and residents receiving post-graduate training in Arizona hospitals and clinics. The Board is also authorized to develop and publish advisory opinions and standards governing the profession and to make available to academic and research organizations public records regarding statistical information on doctors of osteopathic medicine and applicants for licensure.
Two measures adopted in 1989 related to the Board. The first authorized the Board to license specialists and medical assistants (Laws 1989, Chapter 110). The second established a jurisdiction arbitration panel to address complaints made against a person with a dual license to practice as a homeopath and an osteopath (Laws 1989, Chapter 275).
In 1990, legislation was adopted that allowed a physician to disclose certain information to the Department of Health Services regarding positive tests for the human immunodeficiency virus. The law did not impost a duty to disclose such information and stated a physician was not civilly or criminally liable for either disclosing or not disclosing information (Laws 1990, Chapter 335).
Arizona Auditor General Performance Audits http://azauditor.gov
https://www.azdo.gov/Board
AORCC was created as a stand-alone agency in 1965, in response to enactment of the federal Land and Water Conservation Act. It was originally responsible for planning, coordinating and administering the state’s outdoor recreation program. In 1984, AORCC’ was combined with the Arizona State Parks to serve in an advisory capacity to the State Parks Board (State Parks). Statutory authority is found at A.R.S. §41-511.25 and §41-511.26.
AORCC recommends distribution of federal and state monies for recreational projects and serves an advisory role to State Parks. AORCC consists of seven members who have expertise in parks and outdoor recreation. Five members are appointed by the Governor to terms of three years. The director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the director of the Arizona State Parks Board serve as ex officio members.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund was established by Congress to safeguard natural areas, water resources, and provide recreation opportunities. The program provides matching grants to state and local governments as part of an effort to establish a national recreation policy and encourage each state to develop long range plans for outdoor recreation. (National Parks Service: Land and Water Conservation Fund History)
Among its duties, State Parks is responsible for planning and administering a statewide parks and recreation program including programs established under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965. (A.R.S. §41-511.04)
Laws 1965, Chapter 68 established the three-member AORCC, outlined its duties and appropriated $30,000 to AORCC. The monies were to be used to carry out the provisions of the act and could be used to match funds provided by the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Laws 1976, Chapter 86 increased the number of members of AORCC to seven, with five members appointed by the Governor. Terms were increased from two years to three years.
Laws 1984, Chapter 182 transferred the responsibilities and authority of AORCC to State Parks and changed AORCC’s role to advisory. All AORCC personnel, furnishings, equipment, records, and unexpended and unencumbered monies were transferred to State Parks.
Laws 1987, Chapter 228 authorized AORCC to determine funding for projects using monies from the Law Enforcement and Boating Safety Fund, in addition to its existing authority to determine funding for projects using monies from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the State Lake Improvement Fund.
Laws 1989, Chapter 193 authorized AORCC to determine funding for projects using monies from the Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund.
Laws 2011, Chapter 333 transferred responsibility for administration and distribution of monies from the Law Enforcement and Boating Safety Fund from State Parks and AORCC to the State Treasurer.
Laws 1965, Chapter 68
Laws 1976, Chapter 86
Laws 1984, Chapter 182
Laws 1987, Chapter 228
Laws 1989, Chapter 193
Laws 2011, Chapter 333
National Parks Service www.nps.gov Land and Water Conservation Fund History
RG 151 – Arizona Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Commission
MG 28 – Arizona State Parks Association