North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-23.3-03. Powers and duties of the board

a. Define apprentice appraiser, licensed appraiser, certified residential appraiser, and certified general appraiser; determine the type of educational experience, appraisal experience, and equivalent experience that meet the requirements of this chapter; establish application procedures; and establish standards for approval and disapproval of applications for permits.

b. Establish examination specifications for the apprentice and supervisory appraiser and administer examinations.

c. Approve or disapprove applications for permits, issue permits to practice, and maintain a registry of the names and addresses of individuals holding permits.

d. Discipline permittees.

e. Hold meetings, hearings, and examinations in places and at times as the board designates and maintain records of board activities.

f. Adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 28-32, necessary to implement this chapter or carry out the requirements imposed by federal law.

g. Adopt rules that clearly and concisely establish the standards for approval and disapproval of applications for permits. The rules must include a requirement that an application disapproval clearly specify the basis for the disapproval.

h. Keep permittees informed of board activities, including providing notification of board member terms and any upcoming board vacancy; internet posting of meeting notices and minutes; and internet posting of proposed and final rule changes.

a. Promote research and conduct studies relative to real estate appraising and sponsor educational activities.

b. Contract for services necessary to carry out this chapter.