KRS 323.210: Functions of board -- Authority for administrative regulations --

Continuing education requirement may be established.

(1) The board shall:

(a) Adopt and provide itself with a seal with a band inscribed, "Kentucky Board

of Architects" with the coat of arms of the state in the center;

(b) Promulgate all necessary administrative regulations concerning the contents

and conduct of examinations, the method and time for filing applications for

examinations, and the time within which an applicant shall be exa mined after

his application has been filed;

(c) Keep a complete record of its proceedings and an accurate list of all

applications made, licenses issued, and licenses revoked; and

(d) Make a general report including finances to the governor annually.

(2) The board may promulgate all reasonable administrative regulations not

inconsistent with this chapter that are necessary to carry into effect the purposes of

this chapter.

(3) (a) The board may promulgate appropriate administrative regulations requiring

mandatory continuing education for architects licensed to practice within the

Commonwealth as a condition for obtaining their annual renewal certificates.

The board shall establish the minimal requirement for obtaining and reporting

continuing education, the means by which any requirements shall be enforced,

and the criteria for the accreditation of course sponsors, programs, and other

activities.

(b) The board may promulgate appropriate administrative regulations to create the

licensing category of architect emeritus and may promulgate continuing

education requirements and renewal fees for the architect emeritus license.

(4) The board may administer oaths, receive evidence, interview persons, issue

subpoenas, and require the production of books, papers, docume nts, or other

evidence for the purpose of enforcing this chapter and investigating complaints or

suspected violations of this chapter.

(5) The board may promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS

Chapter 13A to establish rules for the use of seals and signatures in electronic

transactions.

(6) (a) The board may employ staff, obtain office space, and acquire furniture,

supplies, and services reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes of this

chapter.

(b) The board shall outline the dut ies of all personnel and fix their compensation

in accordance with KRS Chapter 18A.

(c) The board may retain its own legal counsel for advice and assistance, in

addition to such advice and assistance provided by the Attorney General.

(7) The board may assess reasonable administrative fees for copies of documents,

mailing lists, duplicate forms, and other media consistent with KRS 61.870 to

61.884.