The board has all the powers set forth in article one of this chapter and in addition may:
(1) Sue and be sued in its official name as an agency of this state;
(2) Hire, fix the compensation of and discharge an executive director;
(3) Hire, fix the compensation of and discharge the employees necessary to enforce the provisions of this article;
(4) Set the requirements to be an inspector;
(5) Examine and determine the qualifications of any applicant for a license;
(6) Determine the qualifications of any applicant for a certificate;
(7) Set cremation procedures and requirements;
(8) Set the fees charged under the provisions of this article;
(9) Set the fines assessed under the provisions of this article;
(10) Issue, renew, deny, suspend, revoke or reinstate licenses and certificates and discipline licensees and certificate holders;
(11) Set the continuing education requirements for licensees and certificate holders;
(12) Investigate alleged violations of the provisions of this article and the rules promulgated hereunder, and orders and final decisions of the board;
(13) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a licensee or revocation or suspension of a license;
(14) Propose rules in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to implement the provisions of this article; and
(15) Take all other actions necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this article.