The commission returned to open session at 11:24 a.m. and noted an applicant was present by Zoom. The chair asked whether anyone would move to reverse a prior denial of an earlier application; no motion was offered, and the chair said the status quo remained, meaning the earlier denial stands.

Separately, the commission considered agenda item 13, a request from an applicant identified in the meeting as Alicia Woolridge for an additional period of provisional certification as a guardian. Staff told commissioners that the applicant previously held provisional certification in 2008, later became fully certified in 2009, moved out of state and allowed that certification to lapse, and is now seeking a second provisional certificate to bridge until she can take the next available certification exam.

Staff noted that Rule 7.4(g)(1) does not permit staff to grant a second additional provisional certification automatically but that the commission may exercise its discretion to approve the request. Staff also said the applicant has no prior disciplinary history with the commission.

The applicant confirmed she intends to register for the December exam and that the request is to remain provisional only until she achieves full certification. Commissioners moved and seconded a motion to allow the applicant to serve an additional term as a provisional guardian until she completes the exam. The motion passed by voice vote; the transcript does not record an exact roll-call tally.

The commission thanked the applicant for her willingness to serve and noted staff would reflect the approved extension until the applicant completes certification testing. Separately, earlier in the meeting the chair confirmed that, because no motion was made to reverse it, a prior application denial remains in effect.