Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3.1 Interpret, implement, and administer federal and state statutes and administrative rules to ensure compliance and protect consumers. 3.2 Provide leadership to the Board to enhance continuity of operations. 3.2.1 Advise the Board of laws, rules, issues, investigations, and all other aspects to keep them apprised and updated; 3.2.2 Establish goals and priorities; and 3.2.3 Coordinate Board meetings and ensure that Board directives are carried out. 3.3 Oversee licensing process to ensure that licenses are issued to qualified persons. 3.3.1 Coordinate with the national organization to assist with licensing examinations by approving examination applications, preparing examinations, negotiating contracts for national examinations, maintaining security during examinations, monitoring examination sessions, and informing applicants of results; 3.3.2 Approve initial and continuing applications for licensure and renewal; 3.3.3 Review and approve continuing education courses attended by licensees; 3.3.4 Provide technical assistance to licensees and the public by answering questions regarding license laws and practice; 3.3.5 Coordinate and evaluate licensing activity with other states for reciprocity purposes; 3.3.6 Write and publish informational and educational literature as needed; and 3.3.7 Determine if the new applicant or applicants for renewal are able to obtain the required professional license with regard to compliance with SDCL 25-7A-56.1 – child support arrearages. Provide applicants the contact information for the Division of Child Support (DCS) so they may resolve the issues that are preventing the issuance of their license.
