(a) Receive applications for licensure as a home inspector under this chapter, establish appropriate administrative procedures for the processing of applications and issue licenses to qualified applicants pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;
(b) Implement recommendations made to the commission with respect to upgrading and improving the experience, education and examination requirements that are required for a home inspector license;
(c) Adopt and publish a code of ethics and standards of practice for persons licensed under this chapter;
(d) Collect all licensing fees required or permitted by this chapter;
(e) Take appropriate action upon a decision and the related findings of fact made by the commission, or a hearing officer employed by the commission, if, after an administrative hearing, the commission or hearing officer (i) determines that a licensed home inspector under this chapter has violated the code of ethics and standards established under this section, and (ii) recommends that the license of the home inspector be suspended or revoked, that renewal be denied, or that some other disciplinary action be taken;
(f) Develop and adopt a licensing examination, which would meet nationally recognized standards, to determine the knowledge of an applicant of the home inspector profession;
(g) Solicit bids and enter into contracts with one (1) or more educational testing services or organizations approved by the board for the preparation of questions and answers for licensure examinations under this chapter;
(h) Develop the application and license forms;
(i) Adopt rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or the Constitution and laws of Mississippi or of the United States;
(j) Employ an assistant to the commission administrator who shall keep a record of all proceedings, transactions, communications and official acts of the commission and perform such other duties as the commission may require; and
(k) Employ such other staff and technical assistance as may be necessary to properly administer the requirements of this chapter.
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