(a) Proceedings under this chapter may be initiated by the board
upon its own motion or upon receipt of a signed, written complaint. A board member who forwards a complaint to the attention of the board shall not participate in any further disciplinary proceedings with respect to such applicant or licensee. Disposition of “contested cases,” within the meaning of Chapter 18 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50.
(b) Arecord of all hearings, decisions, and orders shall be kept for the board by the executive director.