(a) The board shall:

1. (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. (2) Investigate allegations of violations of this article and impose penalties if violations of this article have occurred;

3. (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:

   1. (A) Delineate qualifications for licensure, including qualifications for practice in specialties;
   2. (B) Specify requirements for the renewal of licensure;
   3. (C) Set forth procedures for licensure of chiropractors;
   4. (D) Establish a fee schedule for the amount and payment of all fees and charges;
   5. (E) Establish standards of professional conduct;
   6. (F) Establish procedures for disciplinary actions and complaint resolutions; and
   7. (G) Provide for duties of board members;
4. (4) Evaluate the professional education and training of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal;
5. (5) Evaluate the previous professional performance of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal;
6. (6) Accept or deny applications for license renewal;
7. (7) Establish appropriate fees and charges to support the active and effective pursuit of its legal responsibilities;
8. (8) Employ personnel as determined by its needs and budget;
9. (9) Request legal advice and assistance, as needed, from the Attorney General;
10. (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. (11) Develop and adopt a budget; and
12. (12) Communicate disciplinary actions to relevant state and federal authorities and to other state chiropractic licensing authorities.