(a) It shall be the duty of the Board's executive officer to plan, direct and organize the work of the staff; attend Board meetings and hearings; consult with and make recommendations to the Board; dictate correspondence; attend committee meetings of various organizations and associations; assist in compiling examination material; attend examinations and assist in conducting the examinations; notify applicants of their success or failure on examinations; and prepare reports and direct and supervise the field investigators concerning enforcement of the Act.

(b) The power and discretion conferred by law upon the board to initiate, review and prosecute accusations and statements of issues pursuant to Sections 11500 through 11528 of the Government Code and to approve settlement agreements for the revocation, surrender or interim suspension of a license are hereby delegated to and conferred upon the board's executive officer or in the absence thereof, the assistant executive officer.