The board shall
- (1) advise and assist the department as the department certifies operators and classifies water and wastewater systems;
- (2) review qualifications of applicants for certification in cooperation with the department or at the applicant's request;
- (3) advise the department as the department prepares and gives examinations;
- (4) make recommendations to the department as the department issues a letter of reprimand to an operator or suspends or revokes a certificate;
- (5) assist the department in determining the number of certified operators needed for proper system operation;
- (6) make recommendations to the legislature and the governor for legislation concerning operation and maintenance of public water and wastewater systems;
- (7) assist and advise the department as the department develops and administers a training program; and
- (8) give other assistance as requested by the department.
(Eff. 1/18/2001, Register 157; am 11/26/2016, Register 220)