Powers and duties of board

The board has the following powers and duties: (1) Administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter, evaluate the qualifications of applicants, supervise the examination of applicants, and issue and renew licenses; (2) Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, administer oaths, conduct hearings, and, at its discretion, investigate allegations of violations of this chapter and impose penalties for any violations; (3) Promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to delineate qualifications for licensure, specify requirements for the renewal of licensure, regulate the delivery of services via telepractice, establish standards of professional conduct, specify procedures for suspension and revocation of licensure, establish a schedule of disciplinary actions for violations of professional conduct, permit inactive licensures, establish procedures for collection and management of fees and payments, establish application, biennial licensure, biennial renewal, and late fees not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars each delineate activities that may or may not be delegated to an assistant, and specify requirements for supervision of speech-language pathology assistants based on national guidelines; (4) Have available the names and addresses of persons currently licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; (5) Employ personnel in accordance with its needs and budget; (6) Request legal advice and assistance, as needed, from the Office of the Attorney General; (7) Enter into such contracts as necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter; (8) Hire legal counsel; (9) Establish a budget; (10) Submit reports of its operations and finances as required by §