2005 West Virginia Code - §30-16-5. — Powers and duties of the board.

§30-16-5. Powers and duties of the board.
(a) The board shall:
(1) Administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this article, evaluate the qualifications of applicants, supervise the examination of applicants, issue or deny original or endorsement licenses;
(2) Investigate allegations of violations of this article and impose penalties if violations of this article have occurred;
(3) Propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, which shall after adoption govern and control the professional conduct of every person who holds a license to practice chiropractic in this state, and which shall include, but not be limited to, rules that:
(A) Delineate qualifications for licensure, including qualifications for practice in specialties;
(B) Specify requirements for the renewal of licensure;
(C) Set forth procedures for licensure of chiropractors;
(D) Establish a fee schedule for the amount and payment of all fees and charges;
(E) Establish standards of professional conduct;
(F) Establish procedures for disciplinary actions and complaint resolutions; and
(G) Provide for duties of board members;
(4) Evaluate the professional education and training of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal;
(5) Evaluate the previous professional performance of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal;
(6) Accept or deny applications for license renewal;
(7) Establish appropriate fees and charges to support the active and effective pursuit of its legal responsibilities;
(8) Employ personnel as determined by its needs and budget;
(9) Request legal advice and assistance, as needed, from the attorney general;
(10) Enter into contracts necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this article, including contracts for professional services that may include investigation, financing or legal services;
(11) Develop and adopt a budget; and
(12) Communicate disciplinary actions to relevant state and federal authorities and to other state chiropractic licensing authorities.