(1) prescribe the method and form to apply for, or renew, a LPG license or certificate, with the approval of the board;

(2) investigate the experience, reputation, and background of applicants and persons who hold a license or certificate and who are applying for renewal;

(3) recommend to the board issuing, renewing, suspending, revoking, and denying licenses or certificates;

(4) assist the board in conducting hearings in connection with the applications for, renewal of, suspension of, or revocation of, licenses or certificates;

(5) submit to the governor a biennial report before September 1 of each even-numbered year, covering the board's transactions during the biennium ending June 30 of that year, including a complete statement of the receipts and expenditures of the board during that period;

(6) keep accurate records and minutes of all meetings, which shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable times, and keep a public record of all applications for licenses and licenses issued by the board;

(7) conduct examinations of every license applicant to determine the responsibility, ability, knowledge, experience, or other qualifications of the applicant for a license;

(8) require competency testing for all employees and subcontractors of licensees engaged in transporting or dispensing LPG or installing, servicing, or repairing an LPG fueling or carburetion system under this part;

(9) prepare applications, collect fees, and issue licenses for any facility that handles LPG;

(10) provide for or direct the inspection of the site of any facility that stores, dispenses, services, or handles LPG;

(11) provide inspections to any facility where a qualified authority does not exist; and

(12) prepare and administer examinations, collect fees, and issue LPG certificates to personnel who handle or work with LPG.