(a) Program sponsors and local apprenticeship committees shall:

1. (1) Administer the apprenticeship program and enforce its provisions;
2. (2) Establish minimum standards of education and experience for apprenticeship applicants;
3. (3) Review apprenticeship agreements to ensure all parties are in compliance with the terms of the agreement;
4. (4) Determine through examination as necessary, the progress of apprentices in practical skill and technical knowledge;
5. (5) Promote apprenticeship by networking with industry, trade associations, governmental units, and the general public;
6. (6) Provide apprentices with a transcript of related technical instruction and on-the-job training at least every six (6) months while they are active in the program;
7. (7) Issue certificates of apprenticeship completion to apprentices who have satisfactorily completed their training;
8. (8) Secure competent and qualified instructors whose knowledge, experience, and ability to teach shall be examined;
9. (9) Submit proposed changes to their standards to the United States Office of Apprenticeship for review and approval prior to implementation;

10. (10) Maintain complete and accurate records, which shall be maintained for a period of five (5) years for each apprentice, which shall include, but are not limited to:

    1. (A) Copies of the registration with the United States Office of Apprenticeship;
    2. (B) Registration with a licensing agency, if required;
    3. (C) On-the-job training and related technical instruction progress;
    4. (D) Any advancements, certifications, or commendations obtained by the apprentice during the course of the program; and
    5. (E) Any other records pertinent to the apprentice or the conduct of the program;
11. (11) Establish start and stop times for classroom instruction;
12. (12) Be responsible for the administration and financing of their local programs; and
13. (13) Notify the United States Office of Apprenticeship and the Office of Apprenticeship of the Office of Skills Development of all apprentice actions listed under 17 CAR § 37-107(e) within forty-five (45) days of the action.

(b) In addition to the duties listed in subsection (a) of this section, local apprenticeship committees shall:

1. (1)

   1. (A) Hold meetings at least once a month.
   2. (B) Special meetings may be called by the chair or by a petition of the majority of the members;
2. (2) Annually elect a chair and secretary who shall retain the power to vote on all matters before the local apprenticeship committee; and
3. (3) Establish rules and procedures to govern meetings.