Alissa M. Vander Veen

The agenda for the Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners meeting includes the Call to Order, Roll Call, and Recognition, Instruction, and Dialogue with New Licensees. Significant portions of the meeting are dedicated to administrative matters, specifically a Formal Hearing and a Formal Interview, both potentially involving executive sessions for legal advice or discussion of confidential records. The agenda also outlines extensive review, discussion, and possible action on numerous Consent Agenda items, covering cases recommended for dismissal, dismissal with non-disciplinary advisory letters, opening complaints, and acceptance of proposed non-disciplinary consent agreements involving various licensees. Further items include Initial Action on Complaints, Licensure, Reinstatement, Certification, Training Applications, Business Entity Registration, and Compliance/Probation/Suspension reviews. The meeting concludes with reports from the Executive Director, the Assistant Attorney General, the Chair (including a summary of current events), and setting future agenda items and meeting dates.

The meeting commenced with a roll call and included recognition, instruction, and dialogue with new licensees. The agenda covered a consent agenda for review, discussion, and possible action on dismissals or other actions related to pending complaints. The Board reserved the option to enter executive session to discuss records exempt from public inspection and receive legal advice, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03. An item related to Case No. 2026-008 concerning respondent Dr. Robert Chant, D.C., was noted for discussion marked at audio minute 02:19-03:44.

The meeting of the Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Executive Director's Performance Review Committee included a review and discussion of the performance of Executive Director Alissa Vander Veen, with a possible salary adjustment considered. The committee convened in executive session to discuss personnel matters before reconvening in public session. The meeting then adjourned.

The meeting included discussion and possible action regarding the State's Motion to Rescind Motion to Deny Application for Licensure. Review, discussion, and possible action on applications for licensure. Review, discussion, and possible action on the Board's written response to the A.R.S. § 41-1033 Petition for a Review of an Agency Practice. Establishment of future meeting dates.

The meeting included recognition, instruction, and dialogue with new licensees. The board took initial action on complaints, reviewing cases and considering actions such as dismissal, issuing advisory letters, ordering continuing education, or forwarding matters for further investigation. There was a discussion on whether to open complaints and a review of items previously before the board. The Executive Director provided a report covering the FY 2025 Annual Report, Board Financial Report, Complaint Status Update Report, Board Policies and Procedures, CCE Accreditation Standards, Enhanced Licensee Communication, and a letter to licensees regarding specialty certificates. The Assistant Attorney General delivered a report, and the Chair provided a summary of current events. Future agenda items were discussed, and a call for public comment was made.