§ 767 - Powers and duties of the board - Vermont Statutes

§ 767. Powers and duties of the board

The board shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) to adopt rules under chapter 25 of Title 3 necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;

(2) to investigate all complaints and charges under this chapter and to hold hearings to determine whether charges are substantiated or unsubstantiated;

(3) to employ legal counsel and assistants as may be required, to fix the compensation to be paid for their services and to incur other expenses as it may consider necessary;

(4) to make contracts and arrangements for the performance of administrative and similar services required or appropriate in the performance of the duties of the board;

(5) to issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigations, hearings, or disciplinary proceedings held under this chapter;

(6) to take or cause depositions to be taken as needed in any investigation, hearing or proceeding;

(7) to set educational standards and standards of practice for the administering of anesthesia in the dental office; and

(8) to undertake any other actions and procedures specified in, or required or appropriate to carry out, the provisions of this chapter. (Added 1977, No. 255 (Adj. Sess.), § 8; amended 1993, No. 22, § 2.)