The power and discretion conferred by law upon the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners to receive and file accusations; issue notices of hearing, statements to respondent, and statements of issues; the service of accusations, statements to respondent, and forms of notice of defense; receive and file notices of defense; determine the time and place of hearing under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq., issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-82-207 of the Arkansas Dental Practice Act, Arkansas Code § 17-82-101 et seq.; set and calendar cases for hearing; and perform other functions necessary to the efficient dispatch of the business of the board in connection with proceedings under the provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, prior to the hearing of such proceedings and the certification and delivery or mailings of copies of decisions under said Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act are hereby delegated to and conferred upon the Secretary-Treasurer of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners or in his or her absence from the board, the Executive Director of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners.