The commission shall:
(1) advise the department in all matters relating to this chapter;
(2) prepare the examinations required by this chapter for the department;
(3) assist the department in carrying out this chapter;
(4) keep a record of its proceedings and a register of persons licensed under this chapter;
(5) make a report each year to the Governor of all its official acts during the preceding year;
(6) meet not less than once each year at a place, day, and hour determined by the commission and meet at other times and places requested by the department.