1. (a) In addition to the duties delegated to the Executive Officer pursuant to other sections of this Division, it shall be the duty of the Executive Officer to plan, direct and organize the work of the staff; attend California Board of Naturopathic Medicine (“Board”) board meetings and hearings; consult with and make recommendations to the Board; dictate correspondence; issue orders compelling an evaluation of a licensee's physical or mental condition in accordance with section 820 of the Business and Professions Code; and attend meetings of various organizations and associations.
2. (b) The power and discretion conferred by law upon the Board to receive and file accusations; issue notices of hearing, statements to respondent and statements of issues; receive and file notices of defense; determine the time and place of hearings under Section 11508 of the Government Code; set and calendar cases for hearing and perform other functions necessary to the business-like dispatch of the business of the Board in connection with proceedings under the provisions of Sections 11500 through 11528 of the Government Code, prior to the hearing of such proceedings; the certification and delivery or mailing of copies of decisions under Section 11518 of said code; and make changes to its regulations without regulatory effect pursuant to Title 1, California Code of Regulations Section 100 are hereby delegated to and conferred upon the Executive Officer by the Board.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 3621 and 3622, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 3621 and 3626, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-16-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 38).