Any entity established or designated pursuant to Section 14978 shall do all of the following:

(a) Administer this chapter or any part thereof, and to do and perform all acts and exercise all powers deemed reasonably necessary.

(b) Keep accurate books and records of its activities, which shall be subject to annual audit by an auditing firm approved by the director. The audit shall be made a part of an annual report to all persons licensed under this chapter. The books and records shall be available for audit during regular business hours upon request of the director.

(c) Establish an annual budget, including, but not limited to, the allocation of funds required for inspection services necessary for the administration of this chapter.

(d) Make recommendations to the director concerning all of the following:

(1) Adoption, modification, and repeal of regulations and procedures.

(2) Procedures for employment, training, supervision, and compensation of inspectors and other personnel.

(3) Rate and collection of inspection tonnage tax and the collection of license fees and penalties related thereto.

(4) Acquisition and use of equipment.

(5) Posting and noticing changes in bylaws, general procedures, or orders.

(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1210, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1993.)