(a) consider any matters relating to the practice of funeral directing, undertaking or embalming, including any matter pertaining to the administration and enforcement of this article and advise the commissioner thereon;

(b) recommend to the commissioner the establishment of such laws as may be deemed necessary in respect to the practice of funeral directing;

(c) recommend to the commissioner the promulgation of rules and regulations not inconsistent with law, as may be deemed necessary, and the amendment or repeal thereof;

(d) recommend to the commissioner the commencement of any investigation into improper practices of licensees;

(e) report, within forty-five days after receipt, on any proposed regulations, amendments thereto, or repeal thereof, prior to action thereon by the commissioner;

(f) review the applications for registration of candidates for either practical or academic training and make recommendations to the commissioner for the acceptance or rejection thereof.

(g) delegate one member of the board to attend any formal disciplinary hearing and subsequent proceedings involving an alleged violation of this article. The board shall not delegate a member who practices funeral directing, embalming or undertaking in the same judicial district as an accused licensee. 6. The advisory board shall have no executive, administrative or appointive powers or duties.