Question 13. " What is the status of Michigan and the Counseling Compact?"
5. Organizational Legitimacy and Recognition:
Answer: The current status is that we are following the current developments in the Compact. There are several complications to the Compact including learning how disciplinary matters will be resolved with member states. There are also several key politicians in the Michigan State Government who are wary of allowing any organization's rules to supersede Michigan law, which is part of what membership in the Compact requires.
The current elected Board of MMHCA is studying the Counseling Compact and in discussion with our lobbyist about it.
The elected Board also surveyed membership about the Counseling Compact and learned membership needed more information about it. Our Board is planning to educate Michigan counselors about the Counseling Compact and listen to the needs and wishes of our Michigan colleagues. All of that is currently in process.