3.1 Interpret, implement, and administer federal and state statutes and administrative rules to ensure compliance and protect consumers. 3.2 Provide leadership to the Board to enhance operations. 3.2.1 Advise the Board of laws, rules, issues, investigations, and all other aspects to keep them apprised and updated; 3.2.2 Establish goals and priorities; and 3.2.3 Coordinate Board meetings and ensure that Board directives are called out. 3.3 Oversee licensing process to ensure licenses are issued to qualified persons. 3.3.1 Coordinate with the national organization to assist with licensing examinations by approving examination applications, preparing examinations, negotiating contracts for national examinations, maintaining security during examinations, monitoring examination sessions and informing applicants of results; 3.3.2 Approve initial and continuing applications for licensure and renewal; 3.3.3 Review and approve continuing education courses attended by licensees; 3.3.4 Provide technical assistance to licensees and the public by answering questions regarding license laws and practice.
