(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.